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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.63, 1,672.20 and 920.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.63, 1,672.20 and 920.43 is: 1,378.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.63 : 1,672.20 = 920.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.63/1,672.20 = 920.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.63x = 1,672.20 × 920.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.63x = 1,539,143.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,143.05/1,116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.38

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