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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.91, 1,776.96 and 925.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.91, 1,776.96 and 925.52 is: 1,389.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.91 : 1,776.96 = 925.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.91/1,776.96 = 925.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.91x = 1,776.96 × 925.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.91x = 1,644,603.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,603.13/1,183.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.13

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