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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.40, 1,550.01 and 921.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.40, 1,550.01 and 921.65 is: 1,378.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.40 : 1,550.01 = 921.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.40/1,550.01 = 921.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.40x = 1,550.01 × 921.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.40x = 1,428,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,566.72/1,036.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.39

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