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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.69, 1,962.29 and 925.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.69, 1,962.29 and 925.56 is: 1,277.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.69 : 1,962.29 = 925.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.69/1,962.29 = 925.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.69x = 1,962.29 × 925.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.69x = 1,816,219.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,219.45/1,421.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.51

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