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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.32, 2,418.96 and 920.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.32, 2,418.96 and 920.12 is: 1,378.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.32 : 2,418.96 = 920.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.32/2,418.96 = 920.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.32x = 2,418.96 × 920.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.32x = 2,225,733.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,733.48/1,614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.74

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