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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.04, 1,758.80 and 925.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.04, 1,758.80 and 925.12 is: 1,276.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.04 : 1,758.80 = 925.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.04/1,758.80 = 925.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.04x = 1,758.80 × 925.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.04x = 1,627,101.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,101.06/1,275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.12

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