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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.34, 1,908.97 and 925.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.34, 1,908.97 and 925.09 is: 1,387.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.34 : 1,908.97 = 925.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.34/1,908.97 = 925.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.34x = 1,908.97 × 925.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.34x = 1,765,961.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,961.97/1,272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.96

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