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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.06, 2,209.44 and 925.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.06, 2,209.44 and 925.22 is: 1,388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.06 : 2,209.44 = 925.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.06/2,209.44 = 925.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.06x = 2,209.44 × 925.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.06x = 2,044,218.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,218.08/1,472.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.68

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