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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.70, 1,623.92 and 920.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.70, 1,623.92 and 920.41 is: 1,381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.70 : 1,623.92 = 920.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.70/1,623.92 = 920.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.70x = 1,623.92 × 920.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.70x = 1,494,672.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,672.21/1,081.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.78

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