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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.30, 2,887.55 and 829.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.30, 2,887.55 and 829.70 is: 1,244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.30 : 2,887.55 = 829.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.30/2,887.55 = 829.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.30x = 2,887.55 × 829.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.30x = 2,395,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,800.24/1,925.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.38

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