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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.32, 1,471.34 and 920.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.32, 1,471.34 and 920.90 is: 1,268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.32 : 1,471.34 = 920.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.32/1,471.34 = 920.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.32x = 1,471.34 × 920.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.32x = 1,354,957.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,957.01/1,068.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.31

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