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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.34, 2,090.25 and 925.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.34, 2,090.25 and 925.14 is: 1,276.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.34 : 2,090.25 = 925.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.34/2,090.25 = 925.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.34x = 2,090.25 × 925.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.34x = 1,933,773.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,773.89/1,514.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.97

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