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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.94, 1,595.48 and 920.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.94, 1,595.48 and 920.44 is: 1,271.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.94 : 1,595.48 = 920.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.94/1,595.48 = 920.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.94x = 1,595.48 × 920.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.94x = 1,468,543.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,543.61/1,154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.53

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