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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.52, 1,943.76 and 925.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.52, 1,943.76 and 925.68 is: 1,388.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.52 : 1,943.76 = 925.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.52/1,943.76 = 925.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.52x = 1,943.76 × 925.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.52x = 1,799,299.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,299.76/1,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.86

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