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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.64, 1,464.82 and 921.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.64, 1,464.82 and 921.51 is: 1,271.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.64 : 1,464.82 = 921.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.64/1,464.82 = 921.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.64x = 1,464.82 × 921.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.64x = 1,349,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,843.97/1,061.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.47

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