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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.40, 1,651.52 and 920.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.40, 1,651.52 and 920.96 is: 1,379.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.40 : 1,651.52 = 920.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.40/1,651.52 = 920.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.40x = 1,651.52 × 920.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.40x = 1,520,983.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,983.86/1,102.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.70

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