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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.92, 1,929.88 and 921.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.92, 1,929.88 and 921.04 is: 1,382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.92 : 1,929.88 = 921.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.92/1,929.88 = 921.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.92x = 1,929.88 × 921.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.92x = 1,777,496.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,496.68/1,285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.28

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