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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.88, 1,996.10 and 920.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.88, 1,996.10 and 920.36 is: 1,379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.88 : 1,996.10 = 920.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.88/1,996.10 = 920.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.88x = 1,996.10 × 920.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.88x = 1,837,130.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,130.60/1,331.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.35

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