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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.42, 2,088.82 and 925.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.42, 2,088.82 and 925.28 is: 1,276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.42 : 2,088.82 = 925.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.42/2,088.82 = 925.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.42x = 2,088.82 × 925.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.42x = 1,932,743.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,743.37/1,514.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.23

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