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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.54, 1,706.74 and 920.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.54, 1,706.74 and 920.18 is: 1,380.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.54 : 1,706.74 = 920.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.54/1,706.74 = 920.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.54x = 1,706.74 × 920.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.54x = 1,570,508.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,508.01/1,137.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.62

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