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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.35, 1,497.06 and 921.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.35, 1,497.06 and 921.30 is: 1,268.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.35 : 1,497.06 = 921.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.35/1,497.06 = 921.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.35x = 1,497.06 × 921.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.35x = 1,379,241.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,241.38/1,087.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.44

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