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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.43, 1,399.76 and 923.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.43, 1,399.76 and 923.02 is: 1,264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.43 : 1,399.76 = 923.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.43/1,399.76 = 923.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.43x = 1,399.76 × 923.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.43x = 1,291,998.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,998.23/1,021.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.89

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