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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.17, 1,881.74 and 921.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.17, 1,881.74 and 921.67 is: 1,272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.17 : 1,881.74 = 921.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.17/1,881.74 = 921.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.17x = 1,881.74 × 921.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.17x = 1,734,343.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,343.31/1,363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.29

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