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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.67, 2,083.22 and 920.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.67, 2,083.22 and 920.09 is: 1,269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.67 : 2,083.22 = 920.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.67/2,083.22 = 920.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.67x = 2,083.22 × 920.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.67x = 1,916,753.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,753.95/1,509.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.65

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