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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.44, 1,731.60 and 921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.44, 1,731.60 and 921.60 is: 1,383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.44 : 1,731.60 = 921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.44/1,731.60 = 921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.44x = 1,731.60 × 921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.44x = 1,595,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,842.56/1,153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.55

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