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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.70, 1,879.71 and 921.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.70, 1,879.71 and 921.44 is: 1,270.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.70 : 1,879.71 = 921.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.70/1,879.71 = 921.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.70x = 1,879.71 × 921.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.70x = 1,732,041.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,041.23/1,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.10

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