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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.66, 1,962.08 and 925.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.66, 1,962.08 and 925.06 is: 1,275.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.66 : 1,962.08 = 925.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.66/1,962.08 = 925.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.66x = 1,962.08 × 925.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.66x = 1,815,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,041.72/1,422.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.81

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