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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.16, 1,581.13 and 920.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.16, 1,581.13 and 920.76 is: 1,374.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.16 : 1,581.13 = 920.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.16/1,581.13 = 920.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.16x = 1,581.13 × 920.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.16x = 1,455,845.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,845.56/1,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.53

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