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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.12, 1,993.92 and 920.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.12, 1,993.92 and 920.96 is: 1,270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.12 : 1,993.92 = 920.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.12/1,993.92 = 920.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.12x = 1,993.92 × 920.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.12x = 1,836,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,320.56/1,445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.70

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