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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.32, 1,422.08 and 921.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.32, 1,422.08 and 921.22 is: 1,266.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.32 : 1,422.08 = 921.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.32/1,422.08 = 921.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.32x = 1,422.08 × 921.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.32x = 1,310,048.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,048.54/1,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.58

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