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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.60, 1,577.40 and 923.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.60, 1,577.40 and 923.60 is: 1,385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.60 : 1,577.40 = 923.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.60/1,577.40 = 923.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.60x = 1,577.40 × 923.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.60x = 1,456,886.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,886.64/1,051.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.40

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