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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.32, 1,775.52 and 925.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.32, 1,775.52 and 925.04 is: 1,385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.32 : 1,775.52 = 925.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.32/1,775.52 = 925.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.32x = 1,775.52 × 925.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.32x = 1,642,427.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,427.02/1,185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.64

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