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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.90, 1,729.83 and 921.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.90, 1,729.83 and 921.54 is: 1,382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.90 : 1,729.83 = 921.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.90/1,729.83 = 921.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.90x = 1,729.83 × 921.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.90x = 1,594,107.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,107.54/1,152.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.69

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