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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.93, 2,766.81 and 920.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.93, 2,766.81 and 920.55 is: 1,379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.93 : 2,766.81 = 920.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.93/2,766.81 = 920.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.93x = 2,766.81 × 920.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.93x = 2,546,986.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,986.95/1,845.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.79

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