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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.40, 1,703.73 and 921.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.40, 1,703.73 and 921.45 is: 1,270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.40 : 1,703.73 = 921.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.40/1,703.73 = 921.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.40x = 1,703.73 × 921.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.40x = 1,569,902.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,902.01/1,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.76

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