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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.83, 1,998.91 and 925.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.83, 1,998.91 and 925.03 is: 1,276.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.83 : 1,998.91 = 925.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.83/1,998.91 = 925.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.83x = 1,998.91 × 925.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.83x = 1,849,051.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,051.72/1,448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.24

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