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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.40, 1,729.08 and 921.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.40, 1,729.08 and 921.04 is: 1,381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.40 : 1,729.08 = 921.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.40/1,729.08 = 921.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.40x = 1,729.08 × 921.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.40x = 1,592,551.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,551.84/1,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.94

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