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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.42, 2,477.21 and 920.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.42, 2,477.21 and 920.45 is: 1,380.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.42 : 2,477.21 = 920.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.42/2,477.21 = 920.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.42x = 2,477.21 × 920.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.42x = 2,280,147.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,147.94/1,651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.72

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