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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.49, 1,879.49 and 921.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.49, 1,879.49 and 921.01 is: 1,270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.49 : 1,879.49 = 921.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.49/1,879.49 = 921.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.49x = 1,879.49 × 921.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.49x = 1,731,024.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,024.48/1,362.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.49

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