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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.60, 1,671.04 and 923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.60, 1,671.04 and 923.52 is: 1,385.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.60 : 1,671.04 = 923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.60/1,671.04 = 923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.60x = 1,671.04 × 923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.60x = 1,543,238.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,238.86/1,113.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.81

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