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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.03, 1,703.18 and 921.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.03, 1,703.18 and 921.07 is: 1,270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.03 : 1,703.18 = 921.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.03/1,703.18 = 921.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.03x = 1,703.18 × 921.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.03x = 1,568,748.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,748.00/1,235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.21

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