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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.20, 1,627.92 and 923.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.20, 1,627.92 and 923.04 is: 1,382.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.20 : 1,627.92 = 923.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.20/1,627.92 = 923.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.20x = 1,627.92 × 923.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.20x = 1,502,635.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,635.28/1,087.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.11

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