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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.36, 2,139.33 and 920.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.36, 2,139.33 and 920.66 is: 1,270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.36 : 2,139.33 = 920.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.36/2,139.33 = 920.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.36x = 2,139.33 × 920.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.36x = 1,969,595.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,595.56/1,550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.41

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