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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.64, 1,389.06 and 851.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.64, 1,389.06 and 851.48 is: 1,277.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.64 : 1,389.06 = 851.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.64/1,389.06 = 851.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.64x = 1,389.06 × 851.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.64x = 1,182,756.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,756.81/925.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.77

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