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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.61, 1,525.43 and 920.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.61, 1,525.43 and 920.01 is: 1,377.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.61 : 1,525.43 = 920.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.61/1,525.43 = 920.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.61x = 1,525.43 × 920.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.61x = 1,403,400.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,400.93/1,018.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.76

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