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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.58, 1,993.12 and 920.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.58, 1,993.12 and 920.18 is: 1,269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.58 : 1,993.12 = 920.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.58/1,993.12 = 920.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.58x = 1,993.12 × 920.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.58x = 1,834,016.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,016.90/1,444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.59

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