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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.46, 1,993.66 and 920.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.46, 1,993.66 and 920.40 is: 1,270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.46 : 1,993.66 = 920.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.46/1,993.66 = 920.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.46x = 1,993.66 × 920.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.46x = 1,834,964.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,964.66/1,444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.35

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