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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.94, 2,083.93 and 920.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.94, 2,083.93 and 920.36 is: 1,270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.94 : 2,083.93 = 920.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.94/2,083.93 = 920.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.94x = 2,083.93 × 920.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.94x = 1,917,968.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,968.72/1,509.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.23

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