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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.98, 2,619.45 and 925.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.98, 2,619.45 and 925.98 is: 1,387.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.98 : 2,619.45 = 925.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.98/2,619.45 = 925.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.98x = 2,619.45 × 925.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.98x = 2,425,558.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,558.31/1,747.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.64

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