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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.48, 1,857.22 and 925.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.48, 1,857.22 and 925.48 is: 1,277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.48 : 1,857.22 = 925.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.48/1,857.22 = 925.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.48x = 1,857.22 × 925.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.48x = 1,718,819.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,819.97/1,345.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.48

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