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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.32, 1,867.32 and 920.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.32, 1,867.32 and 920.16 is: 1,378.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.32 : 1,867.32 = 920.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.32/1,867.32 = 920.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.32x = 1,867.32 × 920.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.32x = 1,718,233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,233.17/1,246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.65

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