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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.74, 1,829.50 and 925.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.74, 1,829.50 and 925.52 is: 1,389.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.74 : 1,829.50 = 925.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.74/1,829.50 = 925.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.74x = 1,829.50 × 925.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.74x = 1,693,227.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,227.38/1,218.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.33

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