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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.43, 1,684.41 and 925.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.43, 1,684.41 and 925.20 is: 1,276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.43 : 1,684.41 = 925.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.43/1,684.41 = 925.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.43x = 1,684.41 × 925.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.43x = 1,558,416.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,416.13/1,220.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.94

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