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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.60, 1,381.11 and 920.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.60, 1,381.11 and 920.28 is: 1,374.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.60 : 1,381.11 = 920.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.60/1,381.11 = 920.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.60x = 1,381.11 × 920.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.60x = 1,271,007.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,007.91/924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.66

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