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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.12, 1,626.09 and 921.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.12, 1,626.09 and 921.41 is: 1,379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.12 : 1,626.09 = 921.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.12/1,626.09 = 921.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.12x = 1,626.09 × 921.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.12x = 1,498,287.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,287.46/1,086.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.49

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