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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.56, 1,463.04 and 920.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.56, 1,463.04 and 920.48 is: 1,269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.56 : 1,463.04 = 920.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.56/1,463.04 = 920.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.56x = 1,463.04 × 920.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.56x = 1,346,699.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,699.06/1,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.80

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