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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.04, 1,914.72 and 920.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.04, 1,914.72 and 920.48 is: 1,270.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.04 : 1,914.72 = 920.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.04/1,914.72 = 920.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.04x = 1,914.72 × 920.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.04x = 1,762,461.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,461.47/1,387.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.66

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