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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.01, 2,049.34 and 925.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.01, 2,049.34 and 925.71 is: 1,277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.01 : 2,049.34 = 925.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.01/2,049.34 = 925.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.01x = 2,049.34 × 925.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.01x = 1,897,094.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,094.53/1,485.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.50

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