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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.03, 2,247.93 and 920.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.03, 2,247.93 and 920.82 is: 1,270.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.03 : 2,247.93 = 920.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.03/2,247.93 = 920.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.03x = 2,247.93 × 920.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.03x = 2,069,938.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,938.90/1,629.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.66

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