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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.20, 1,956.78 and 920.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.20, 1,956.78 and 920.79 is: 1,270.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.20 : 1,956.78 = 920.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.20/1,956.78 = 920.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.20x = 1,956.78 × 920.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.20x = 1,801,783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,783.46/1,418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.47

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