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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.68, 1,849.50 and 920.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.68, 1,849.50 and 920.28 is: 1,270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.68 : 1,849.50 = 920.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.68/1,849.50 = 920.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.68x = 1,849.50 × 920.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.68x = 1,702,057.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,057.86/1,339.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.50

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