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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.37, 1,920.80 and 920.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.37, 1,920.80 and 920.45 is: 1,269.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.37 : 1,920.80 = 920.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.37/1,920.80 = 920.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.37x = 1,920.80 × 920.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.37x = 1,768,000.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,000.36/1,392.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.78

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