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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.63, 2,084.04 and 920.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.63, 2,084.04 and 920.95 is: 1,270.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.63 : 2,084.04 = 920.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.63/2,084.04 = 920.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.63x = 2,084.04 × 920.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.63x = 1,919,296.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,296.64/1,510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.53

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