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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.14, 1,880.31 and 921.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.14, 1,880.31 and 921.88 is: 1,270.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.14 : 1,880.31 = 921.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.14/1,880.31 = 921.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.14x = 1,880.31 × 921.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.14x = 1,733,420.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,420.18/1,364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.71

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