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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.97, 1,928.34 and 925.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.97, 1,928.34 and 925.88 is: 1,277.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.97 : 1,928.34 = 925.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.97/1,928.34 = 925.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.97x = 1,928.34 × 925.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.97x = 1,785,401.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,401.80/1,397.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.14

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