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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.04, 1,578.36 and 920.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.04, 1,578.36 and 920.82 is: 1,381.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.04 : 1,578.36 = 920.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.04/1,578.36 = 920.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.04x = 1,578.36 × 920.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.04x = 1,453,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,385.46/1,052.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.49

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