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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.08, 2,158.62 and 925

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.08, 2,158.62 and 925 is: 1,387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.08 : 2,158.62 = 925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.08/2,158.62 = 925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.08x = 2,158.62 × 925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.08x = 1,996,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,723.50/1,439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.50

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