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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.40, 1,320.10 and 912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.40, 1,320.10 and 912.40 is: 1,320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.40 : 1,320.10 = 912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.40/1,320.10 = 912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.40x = 1,320.10 × 912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.40x = 1,204,459.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,459.24/912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.10

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