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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.94, 2,251.41 and 925.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.94, 2,251.41 and 925.03 is: 1,387.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.94 : 2,251.41 = 925.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.94/2,251.41 = 925.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.94x = 2,251.41 × 925.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.94x = 2,082,612.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,612.69/1,500.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.54

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