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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.14, 1,532.25 and 921.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.14, 1,532.25 and 921.78 is: 1,271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.14 : 1,532.25 = 921.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.14/1,532.25 = 921.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.14x = 1,532.25 × 921.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.14x = 1,412,397.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,397.41/1,111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.12

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