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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.60, 1,554.90 and 923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.60, 1,554.90 and 923.20 is: 1,384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.60 : 1,554.90 = 923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.60/1,554.90 = 923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.60x = 1,554.90 × 923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.60x = 1,435,483.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,483.68/1,036.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.80

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