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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.70, 1,625.42 and 921.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.70, 1,625.42 and 921.41 is: 1,383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.70 : 1,625.42 = 921.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.70/1,625.42 = 921.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.70x = 1,625.42 × 921.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.70x = 1,497,678.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,678.24/1,082.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.28

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