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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.60, 1,563.60 and 921.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.60, 1,563.60 and 921.80 is: 1,385.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.60 : 1,563.60 = 921.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.60/1,563.60 = 921.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.60x = 1,563.60 × 921.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.60x = 1,441,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,326.48/1,040.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.09

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