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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.68, 2,000.64 and 925.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.68, 2,000.64 and 925.84 is: 1,277.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.68 : 2,000.64 = 925.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.68/2,000.64 = 925.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.68x = 2,000.64 × 925.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.68x = 1,852,272.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,272.54/1,449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.71

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