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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.04, 1,955.34 and 920.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.04, 1,955.34 and 920.03 is: 1,268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.04 : 1,955.34 = 920.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.04/1,955.34 = 920.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.04x = 1,955.34 × 920.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.04x = 1,798,961.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,961.68/1,418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.63

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