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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.82, 2,039.11 and 925.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.82, 2,039.11 and 925.50 is: 1,277.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.82 : 2,039.11 = 925.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.82/2,039.11 = 925.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.82x = 2,039.11 × 925.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.82x = 1,887,196.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,196.31/1,477.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.01

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