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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.80, 1,728.66 and 921.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.80, 1,728.66 and 921.16 is: 1,270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.80 : 1,728.66 = 921.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.80/1,728.66 = 921.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.80x = 1,728.66 × 921.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.80x = 1,592,372.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,372.45/1,253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.04

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