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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.97, 2,033.82 and 920.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.97, 2,033.82 and 920.02 is: 1,379.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.97 : 2,033.82 = 920.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.97/2,033.82 = 920.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.97x = 2,033.82 × 920.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.97x = 1,871,149.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,149.99/1,355.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.93

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