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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.91, 1,850.06 and 921.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.91, 1,850.06 and 921.74 is: 1,271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.91 : 1,850.06 = 921.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.91/1,850.06 = 921.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.91x = 1,850.06 × 921.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.91x = 1,705,262.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,262.17/1,340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.72

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