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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.60, 1,295.20 and 923.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.60, 1,295.20 and 923.60 is: 1,295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.60 : 1,295.20 = 923.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.60/1,295.20 = 923.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.60x = 1,295.20 × 923.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.60x = 1,196,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,246.72/923.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.20

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