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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.52, 1,674.66 and 921.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.52, 1,674.66 and 921.32 is: 1,268.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.52 : 1,674.66 = 921.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.52/1,674.66 = 921.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.52x = 1,674.66 × 921.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.52x = 1,542,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,897.75/1,216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.29

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