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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.70, 1,843.94 and 921.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.70, 1,843.94 and 921.38 is: 1,382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.70 : 1,843.94 = 921.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.70/1,843.94 = 921.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.70x = 1,843.94 × 921.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.70x = 1,698,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,962.52/1,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.74

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