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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.61, 1,992.36 and 920.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.61, 1,992.36 and 920.35 is: 1,270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.61 : 1,992.36 = 920.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.61/1,992.36 = 920.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.61x = 1,992.36 × 920.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.61x = 1,833,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,668.53/1,443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.20

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