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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.83, 1,843.63 and 920.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.83, 1,843.63 and 920.70 is: 1,376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.83 : 1,843.63 = 920.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.83/1,843.63 = 920.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.83x = 1,843.63 × 920.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.83x = 1,697,427.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,427.84/1,232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.85

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