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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.67, 1,822.01 and 921.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.67, 1,822.01 and 921.21 is: 1,271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.67 : 1,822.01 = 921.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.67/1,822.01 = 921.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.67x = 1,822.01 × 921.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.67x = 1,678,449.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,449.23/1,319.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.87

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