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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.88, 2,090.70 and 925.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.88, 2,090.70 and 925.74 is: 1,277.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.88 : 2,090.70 = 925.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.88/2,090.70 = 925.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.88x = 2,090.70 × 925.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.88x = 1,935,444.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,444.62/1,514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.62

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