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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.60, 2,878.20 and 944.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.60, 2,878.20 and 944.55 is: 1,415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.60 : 2,878.20 = 944.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.60/2,878.20 = 944.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.60x = 2,878.20 × 944.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.60x = 2,718,603.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,603.81/1,920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.50

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