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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.64, 1,855.60 and 925.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.64, 1,855.60 and 925.08 is: 1,277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.64 : 1,855.60 = 925.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.64/1,855.60 = 925.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.64x = 1,855.60 × 925.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.64x = 1,716,578.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,578.45/1,343.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.56

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