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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.61, 1,965.49 and 920.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.61, 1,965.49 and 920.37 is: 1,270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.61 : 1,965.49 = 920.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.61/1,965.49 = 920.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.61x = 1,965.49 × 920.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.61x = 1,808,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,975.73/1,423.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.70

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