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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.02, 2,008.71 and 925.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.02, 2,008.71 and 925.07 is: 1,276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.02 : 2,008.71 = 925.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.02/2,008.71 = 925.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.02x = 2,008.71 × 925.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.02x = 1,858,187.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,187.32/1,456.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.21

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