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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.99, 1,538.58 and 923.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.99, 1,538.58 and 923.55 is: 1,391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.99 : 1,538.58 = 923.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.99/1,538.58 = 923.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.99x = 1,538.58 × 923.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.99x = 1,420,955.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,955.56/1,020.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.74

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