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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.93, 2,497.50 and 925.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.93, 2,497.50 and 925.50 is: 1,387.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.93 : 2,497.50 = 925.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.93/2,497.50 = 925.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.93x = 2,497.50 × 925.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.93x = 2,311,436.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,436.25/1,665.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.48

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