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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.68, 2,766.44 and 920.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.68, 2,766.44 and 920.30 is: 1,379.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.68 : 2,766.44 = 920.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.68/2,766.44 = 920.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.68x = 2,766.44 × 920.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.68x = 2,545,936.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,936.30/1,845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.41

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