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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.79, 2,090.34 and 925.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.79, 2,090.34 and 925.38 is: 1,276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.79 : 2,090.34 = 925.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.79/2,090.34 = 925.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.79x = 2,090.34 × 925.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.79x = 1,934,358.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,358.83/1,514.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.98

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