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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.12, 2,089.86 and 925.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.12, 2,089.86 and 925.16 is: 1,276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.12 : 2,089.86 = 925.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.12/2,089.86 = 925.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.12x = 2,089.86 × 925.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.12x = 1,933,454.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,454.88/1,514.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.95

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