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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.90, 1,659.90 and 925.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.90, 1,659.90 and 925.70 is: 1,391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.90 : 1,659.90 = 925.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.90/1,659.90 = 925.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.90x = 1,659.90 × 925.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.90x = 1,536,569.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,569.43/1,103.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.95

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