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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.08, 2,481.18 and 925

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.08, 2,481.18 and 925 is: 1,386.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.08 : 2,481.18 = 925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.08/2,481.18 = 925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.08x = 2,481.18 × 925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.08x = 2,295,091.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,091.50/1,655.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.70

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