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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.36, 1,709.72 and 921.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.36, 1,709.72 and 921.26 is: 1,381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.36 : 1,709.72 = 921.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.36/1,709.72 = 921.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.36x = 1,709.72 × 921.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.36x = 1,575,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,083.49/1,140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.22

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