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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.32, 1,843.38 and 921.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.32, 1,843.38 and 921.00 is: 1,382.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.32 : 1,843.38 = 921.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.32/1,843.38 = 921.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.32x = 1,843.38 × 921.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.32x = 1,697,756.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,756.44/1,228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.17

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