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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.85, 1,895.43 and 1,225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.85, 1,895.43 and 1,225.25 is: 1,691.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.85 : 1,895.43 = 1,225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.85/1,895.43 = 1,225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.85x = 1,895.43 × 1,225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.85x = 2,322,375.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,375.61/1,372.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.65

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