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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.63, 2,003.86 and 920.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.63, 2,003.86 and 920.57 is: 1,269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.63 : 2,003.86 = 920.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.63/2,003.86 = 920.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.63x = 2,003.86 × 920.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.63x = 1,844,693.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,693.40/1,452.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.90

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