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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.58, 2,048.74 and 925.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.58, 2,048.74 and 925.27 is: 1,276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.58 : 2,048.74 = 925.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.58/2,048.74 = 925.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.58x = 2,048.74 × 925.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.58x = 1,895,633.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,633.03/1,484.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.89

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