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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.60, 1,819.26 and 925.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.60, 1,819.26 and 925.16 is: 1,277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.60 : 1,819.26 = 925.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.60/1,819.26 = 925.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.60x = 1,819.26 × 925.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.60x = 1,683,097.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,097.49/1,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.40

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