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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.56, 1,584.60 and 925.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.56, 1,584.60 and 925.80 is: 1,278.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.56 : 1,584.60 = 925.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.56/1,584.60 = 925.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.56x = 1,584.60 × 925.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.56x = 1,467,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,022.68/1,147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.38

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