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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.80, 2,112.30 and 925.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.80, 2,112.30 and 925.80 is: 1,385.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.80 : 2,112.30 = 925.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.80/2,112.30 = 925.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.80x = 2,112.30 × 925.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.80x = 1,955,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,567.34/1,411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.16

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