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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.41, 2,768.27 and 920.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.41, 2,768.27 and 920.36 is: 1,380.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.41 : 2,768.27 = 920.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.41/2,768.27 = 920.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.41x = 2,768.27 × 920.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.41x = 2,547,786.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,786.53/1,845.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.61

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