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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.26, 1,961.70 and 925.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.26, 1,961.70 and 925.34 is: 1,276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.26 : 1,961.70 = 925.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.26/1,961.70 = 925.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.26x = 1,961.70 × 925.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.26x = 1,815,239.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,239.48/1,422.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.31

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