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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.04, 1,925.96 and 924.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.04, 1,925.96 and 924.21 is: 1,275.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.04 : 1,925.96 = 924.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.04/1,925.96 = 924.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.04x = 1,925.96 × 924.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.04x = 1,779,986.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,986.87/1,396.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.03

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