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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.60, 1,880.33 and 920.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.60, 1,880.33 and 920.43 is: 1,270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.60 : 1,880.33 = 920.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.60/1,880.33 = 920.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.60x = 1,880.33 × 920.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.60x = 1,730,707.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,707.54/1,362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.15

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