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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.46, 1,799.16 and 925.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.46, 1,799.16 and 925.98 is: 1,387.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.46 : 1,799.16 = 925.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.46/1,799.16 = 925.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.46x = 1,799.16 × 925.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.46x = 1,665,983.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,983.86/1,200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.79

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