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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.62, 1,454.44 and 920.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.62, 1,454.44 and 920.39 is: 1,380.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.62 : 1,454.44 = 920.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.62/1,454.44 = 920.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.62x = 1,454.44 × 920.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.62x = 1,338,642.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,642.46/969.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.59

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