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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.94, 2,083.58 and 920.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.94, 2,083.58 and 920.38 is: 1,270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.94 : 2,083.58 = 920.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.94/2,083.58 = 920.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.94x = 2,083.58 × 920.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.94x = 1,917,685.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,685.36/1,509.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.04

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