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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.63, 2,111.16 and 920.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.63, 2,111.16 and 920.27 is: 1,381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.63 : 2,111.16 = 920.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.63/2,111.16 = 920.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.63x = 2,111.16 × 920.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.63x = 1,942,837.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,837.21/1,406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.20

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