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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.56, 2,034.96 and 920.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.56, 2,034.96 and 920.08 is: 1,378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.56 : 2,034.96 = 920.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.56/2,034.96 = 920.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.56x = 2,034.96 × 920.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.56x = 1,872,326.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,326.00/1,358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.17

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