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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.22, 2,049.77 and 925.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.22, 2,049.77 and 925.61 is: 1,276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.22 : 2,049.77 = 925.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.22/2,049.77 = 925.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.22x = 2,049.77 × 925.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.22x = 1,897,279.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,279.67/1,486.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.58

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