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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.89, 1,885.49 and 925.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.89, 1,885.49 and 925.63 is: 1,275.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.89 : 1,885.49 = 925.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.89/1,885.49 = 925.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.89x = 1,885.49 × 925.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.89x = 1,745,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,261.48/1,367.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.88

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