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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.16, 1,874.30 and 921.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.16, 1,874.30 and 921.50 is: 1,380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.16 : 1,874.30 = 921.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.16/1,874.30 = 921.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.16x = 1,874.30 × 921.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.16x = 1,727,167.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,167.45/1,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.45

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