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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.28, 2,029.60 and 921.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.28, 2,029.60 and 921.12 is: 1,379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.28 : 2,029.60 = 921.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.28/2,029.60 = 921.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.28x = 2,029.60 × 921.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.28x = 1,869,505.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,505.15/1,355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.42

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