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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.13, 1,372.07 and 853.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.13, 1,372.07 and 853.17 is: 1,272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.13 : 1,372.07 = 853.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.13/1,372.07 = 853.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.13x = 1,372.07 × 853.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.13x = 1,170,597.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,597.84/920.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.22

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