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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.44, 2,075.54 and 921.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.44, 2,075.54 and 921.80 is: 1,380.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.44 : 2,075.54 = 921.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.44/2,075.54 = 921.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.44x = 2,075.54 × 921.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.44x = 1,913,232.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,232.77/1,385.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.96

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