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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.61, 2,011.28 and 925.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.61, 2,011.28 and 925.15 is: 1,385.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.61 : 2,011.28 = 925.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.61/2,011.28 = 925.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.61x = 2,011.28 × 925.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.61x = 1,860,740.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,740.52/1,342.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.92

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