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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.08, 1,593.60 and 921.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.08, 1,593.60 and 921.48 is: 1,377.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.08 : 1,593.60 = 921.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.08/1,593.60 = 921.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.08x = 1,593.60 × 921.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.08x = 1,468,470.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,470.53/1,066.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.45

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