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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.60, 1,704.60 and 920.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.60, 1,704.60 and 920.13 is: 1,271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.60 : 1,704.60 = 920.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.60/1,704.60 = 920.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.60x = 1,704.60 × 920.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.60x = 1,568,453.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,453.60/1,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.44

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