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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.76, 2,948.64 and 925.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.76, 2,948.64 and 925.12 is: 1,387.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.76 : 2,948.64 = 925.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.76/2,948.64 = 925.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.76x = 2,948.64 × 925.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.76x = 2,727,831.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,831.09/1,965.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.67

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