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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.10, 2,004.60 and 921.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.10, 2,004.60 and 921.74 is: 1,379.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.10 : 2,004.60 = 921.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.10/2,004.60 = 921.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.10x = 2,004.60 × 921.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.10x = 1,847,709.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,709.98/1,339.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.82

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