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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.05, 1,851.21 and 921.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.05, 1,851.21 and 921.24 is: 1,271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.05 : 1,851.21 = 921.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.05/1,851.21 = 921.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.05x = 1,851.21 × 921.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.05x = 1,705,408.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,408.70/1,341.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.70

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