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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.43, 2,657.39 and 1,139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.43, 2,657.39 and 1,139.73 is: 1,573.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.43 : 2,657.39 = 1,139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.43/2,657.39 = 1,139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.43x = 2,657.39 × 1,139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.43x = 3,028,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,701.41/1,925.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.00

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