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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.39, 1,464.21 and 921.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.39, 1,464.21 and 921.33 is: 1,270.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.39 : 1,464.21 = 921.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.39/1,464.21 = 921.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.39x = 1,464.21 × 921.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.39x = 1,349,020.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,020.60/1,061.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.99

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