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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.97, 2,056.31 and 925.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.97, 2,056.31 and 925.17 is: 1,388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.97 : 2,056.31 = 925.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.97/2,056.31 = 925.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.97x = 2,056.31 × 925.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.97x = 1,902,431.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,431.70/1,369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.67

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