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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.96, 1,654.20 and 921.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.96, 1,654.20 and 921.24 is: 1,382.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.96 : 1,654.20 = 921.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.96/1,654.20 = 921.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.96x = 1,654.20 × 921.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.96x = 1,523,915.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,915.21/1,101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.91

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