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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.52, 1,514.88 and 920.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.52, 1,514.88 and 920.22 is: 1,379.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.52 : 1,514.88 = 920.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.52/1,514.88 = 920.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.52x = 1,514.88 × 920.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.52x = 1,394,022.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,022.87/1,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.51

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