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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.37, 1,697.83 and 925.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.37, 1,697.83 and 925.45 is: 1,391.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.37 : 1,697.83 = 925.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.37/1,697.83 = 925.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.37x = 1,697.83 × 925.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.37x = 1,571,250.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,250.22/1,129.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.27

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