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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.40, 1,503.12 and 920.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.40, 1,503.12 and 920.08 is: 1,273.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.40 : 1,503.12 = 920.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.40/1,503.12 = 920.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.40x = 1,503.12 × 920.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.40x = 1,382,990.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,990.65/1,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.00

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