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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.56, 1,962.12 and 925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.56, 1,962.12 and 925.44 is: 1,277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.56 : 1,962.12 = 925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.56/1,962.12 = 925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.56x = 1,962.12 × 925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.56x = 1,815,824.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,824.33/1,421.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.35

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