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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.29, 1,963.56 and 925.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.29, 1,963.56 and 925.77 is: 1,277.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.29 : 1,963.56 = 925.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.29/1,963.56 = 925.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.29x = 1,963.56 × 925.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.29x = 1,817,804.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,804.94/1,423.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.19

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