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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.56, 2,002.18 and 921.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.56, 2,002.18 and 921.68 is: 1,383.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.56 : 2,002.18 = 921.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.56/2,002.18 = 921.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.56x = 2,002.18 × 921.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.56x = 1,845,369.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,369.26/1,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.79

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