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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.67, 2,041.14 and 920.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.67, 2,041.14 and 920.23 is: 1,269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.67 : 2,041.14 = 920.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.67/2,041.14 = 920.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.67x = 2,041.14 × 920.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.67x = 1,878,318.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,318.26/1,479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.42

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