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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.85, 2,073.69 and 920.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.85, 2,073.69 and 920.15 is: 1,380.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.85 : 2,073.69 = 920.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.85/2,073.69 = 920.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.85x = 2,073.69 × 920.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.85x = 1,908,105.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,105.85/1,381.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.83

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