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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.12, 1,999.56 and 925.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.12, 1,999.56 and 925.96 is: 1,276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.12 : 1,999.56 = 925.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.12/1,999.56 = 925.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.12x = 1,999.56 × 925.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.12x = 1,851,512.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,512.58/1,450.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.80

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