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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.73, 2,050.77 and 925.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.73, 2,050.77 and 925.86 is: 1,277.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.73 : 2,050.77 = 925.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.73/2,050.77 = 925.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.73x = 2,050.77 × 925.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.73x = 1,898,725.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,725.91/1,485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.98

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