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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.32, 1,879.88 and 920.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.32, 1,879.88 and 920.82 is: 1,270.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.32 : 1,879.88 = 920.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.32/1,879.88 = 920.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.32x = 1,879.88 × 920.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.32x = 1,731,017.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,017.10/1,362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.64

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