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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.33, 1,583.48 and 925.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.33, 1,583.48 and 925.59 is: 1,277.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.33 : 1,583.48 = 925.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.33/1,583.48 = 925.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.33x = 1,583.48 × 925.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.33x = 1,465,655.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,655.57/1,147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.45

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