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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.77, 2,233.39 and 920.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.77, 2,233.39 and 920.01 is: 1,269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.77 : 2,233.39 = 920.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.77/2,233.39 = 920.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.77x = 2,233.39 × 920.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.77x = 2,054,736.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,736.53/1,618.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.32

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