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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.67, 1,425.75 and 921.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.67, 1,425.75 and 921.96 is: 1,272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.67 : 1,425.75 = 921.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.67/1,425.75 = 921.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.67x = 1,425.75 × 921.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.67x = 1,314,484.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,484.47/1,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.90

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