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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.92, 1,743.30 and 921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.92, 1,743.30 and 921 is: 1,380.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.92 : 1,743.30 = 921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.92/1,743.30 = 921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.92x = 1,743.30 × 921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.92x = 1,605,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,579.30/1,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.64

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