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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.60, 2,004.81 and 925.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.60, 2,004.81 and 925.96 is: 1,385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.60 : 2,004.81 = 925.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.60/2,004.81 = 925.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.60x = 2,004.81 × 925.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.60x = 1,856,373.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,373.87/1,339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.77

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