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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.33, 1,883.52 and 923.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.33, 1,883.52 and 923.02 is: 1,274.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.33 : 1,883.52 = 923.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.33/1,883.52 = 923.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.33x = 1,883.52 × 923.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.33x = 1,738,517.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,517.21/1,364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.26

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