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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.72, 2,888.71 and 814.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.72, 2,888.71 and 814.94 is: 1,222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.72 : 2,888.71 = 814.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.72/2,888.71 = 814.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.72x = 2,888.71 × 814.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.72x = 2,354,108.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,108.85/1,925.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.45

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