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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.26, 1,743.90 and 920.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.26, 1,743.90 and 920.90 is: 1,380.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.26 : 1,743.90 = 920.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.26/1,743.90 = 920.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.26x = 1,743.90 × 920.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.26x = 1,605,957.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,957.51/1,163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.57

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