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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.45, 1,789.98 and 925.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.45, 1,789.98 and 925.28 is: 1,275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.45 : 1,789.98 = 925.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.45/1,789.98 = 925.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.45x = 1,789.98 × 925.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.45x = 1,656,237.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,237.17/1,298.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.55

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