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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.28, 1,870.92 and 921.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.28, 1,870.92 and 921.64 is: 1,382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.28 : 1,870.92 = 921.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.28/1,870.92 = 921.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.28x = 1,870.92 × 921.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.28x = 1,724,314.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,314.71/1,247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.46

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