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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.51, 1,853.17 and 925.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.51, 1,853.17 and 925.93 is: 1,387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.51 : 1,853.17 = 925.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.51/1,853.17 = 925.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.51x = 1,853.17 × 925.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.51x = 1,715,905.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,905.70/1,236.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.70

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