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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.29, 1,963.99 and 925.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.29, 1,963.99 and 925.96 is: 1,277.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.29 : 1,963.99 = 925.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.29/1,963.99 = 925.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.29x = 1,963.99 × 925.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.29x = 1,818,576.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,576.18/1,423.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.73

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