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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.46, 1,267.82 and 915.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.46, 1,267.82 and 915.60 is: 1,261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.46 : 1,267.82 = 915.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.46/1,267.82 = 915.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.46x = 1,267.82 × 915.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.46x = 1,160,815.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,815.99/920.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.13

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