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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.56, 1,655.66 and 920.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.56, 1,655.66 and 920.27 is: 1,269.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.56 : 1,655.66 = 920.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.56/1,655.66 = 920.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.56x = 1,655.66 × 920.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.56x = 1,523,641.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,641.35/1,200.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.11

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