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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.40, 1,925.40 and 1,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.40, 1,925.40 and 1,069.40 is: 1,601.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.40 : 1,925.40 = 1,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.40/1,925.40 = 1,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.40x = 1,925.40 × 1,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.40x = 2,059,022.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,022.76/1,285.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.85

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