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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.25, 2,948.79 and 925.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.25, 2,948.79 and 925.67 is: 1,388.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.25 : 2,948.79 = 925.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.25/2,948.79 = 925.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.25x = 2,948.79 × 925.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.25x = 2,729,606.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,606.44/1,966.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.23

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