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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.08, 2,429.28 and 925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.08, 2,429.28 and 925.44 is: 1,389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.08 : 2,429.28 = 925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.08/2,429.28 = 925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.08x = 2,429.28 × 925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.08x = 2,248,152.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,152.88/1,618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.40

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