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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.89, 1,882.20 and 925.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.89, 1,882.20 and 925.29 is: 1,386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.89 : 1,882.20 = 925.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.89/1,882.20 = 925.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.89x = 1,882.20 × 925.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.89x = 1,741,580.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,580.84/1,255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.73

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