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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.51, 1,651.90 and 920.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.51, 1,651.90 and 920.64 is: 1,266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.51 : 1,651.90 = 920.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.51/1,651.90 = 920.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.51x = 1,651.90 × 920.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.51x = 1,520,805.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,805.22/1,200.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.80

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