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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.02, 1,628.34 and 921.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.02, 1,628.34 and 921.55 is: 1,381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.02 : 1,628.34 = 921.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.02/1,628.34 = 921.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.02x = 1,628.34 × 921.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.02x = 1,500,596.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,596.73/1,086.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.74

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