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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.76, 1,574.52 and 920

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.76, 1,574.52 and 920 is: 1,268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.76 : 1,574.52 = 920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.76/1,574.52 = 920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.76x = 1,574.52 × 920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.76x = 1,448,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,558.40/1,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.71

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