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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.02, 1,993.83 and 920.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.02, 1,993.83 and 920.86 is: 1,270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.02 : 1,993.83 = 920.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.02/1,993.83 = 920.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.02x = 1,993.83 × 920.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.02x = 1,836,038.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,038.29/1,445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.60

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