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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.44, 1,447.41 and 921.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.44, 1,447.41 and 921.22 is: 1,266.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.44 : 1,447.41 = 921.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.44/1,447.41 = 921.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.44x = 1,447.41 × 921.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.44x = 1,333,383.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,383.04/1,052.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.94

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