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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.50, 1,691.77 and 921.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.50, 1,691.77 and 921.46 is: 1,383.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.50 : 1,691.77 = 921.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.50/1,691.77 = 921.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.50x = 1,691.77 × 921.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.50x = 1,558,898.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,898.38/1,126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.84

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