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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.92, 1,998.27 and 925.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.92, 1,998.27 and 925.02 is: 1,276.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.92 : 1,998.27 = 925.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.92/1,998.27 = 925.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.92x = 1,998.27 × 925.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.92x = 1,848,439.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,439.72/1,447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.62

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