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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.98, 1,878.89 and 920.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.98, 1,878.89 and 920.03 is: 1,269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.98 : 1,878.89 = 920.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.98/1,878.89 = 920.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.98x = 1,878.89 × 920.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.98x = 1,728,635.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,635.26/1,361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.21

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