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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.80, 1,758.49 and 920.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.80, 1,758.49 and 920.33 is: 1,269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.80 : 1,758.49 = 920.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.80/1,758.49 = 920.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.80x = 1,758.49 × 920.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.80x = 1,618,391.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,391.10/1,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.53

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