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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.50, 1,912.59 and 920.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.50, 1,912.59 and 920.02 is: 1,270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.50 : 1,912.59 = 920.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.50/1,912.59 = 920.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.50x = 1,912.59 × 920.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.50x = 1,759,621.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,621.05/1,385.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.03

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