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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.51, 1,575.96 and 921.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.51, 1,575.96 and 921.76 is: 1,381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.51 : 1,575.96 = 921.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.51/1,575.96 = 921.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.51x = 1,575.96 × 921.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.51x = 1,452,656.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,656.89/1,051.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.50

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