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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.45, 1,871.60 and 921.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.45, 1,871.60 and 921.26 is: 1,378.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.45 : 1,871.60 = 921.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.45/1,871.60 = 921.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.45x = 1,871.60 × 921.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.45x = 1,724,230.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,230.18/1,250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.88

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