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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.31, 1,662.22 and 925.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.31, 1,662.22 and 925.56 is: 1,276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.31 : 1,662.22 = 925.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.31/1,662.22 = 925.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.31x = 1,662.22 × 925.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.31x = 1,538,485.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,485.50/1,205.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.42

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