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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.96, 1,384.76 and 921.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.96, 1,384.76 and 921.34 is: 1,270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.96 : 1,384.76 = 921.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.96/1,384.76 = 921.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.96x = 1,384.76 × 921.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.96x = 1,275,830.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,830.16/1,003.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.80

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