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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.70, 1,503.24 and 921.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.70, 1,503.24 and 921.70 is: 1,381.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.70 : 1,503.24 = 921.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.70/1,503.24 = 921.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.70x = 1,503.24 × 921.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.70x = 1,385,536.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,536.31/1,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.81

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