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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.68, 1,720.41 and 920.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.68, 1,720.41 and 920.04 is: 1,376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.68 : 1,720.41 = 920.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.68/1,720.41 = 920.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.68x = 1,720.41 × 920.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.68x = 1,582,846.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,846.02/1,149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.78

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