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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.99, 1,962.50 and 925.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.99, 1,962.50 and 925.45 is: 1,276.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.99 : 1,962.50 = 925.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.99/1,962.50 = 925.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.99x = 1,962.50 × 925.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.99x = 1,816,195.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,195.63/1,422.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.32

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