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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.30, 2,105.55 and 921.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.30, 2,105.55 and 921.30 is: 1,378.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.30 : 2,105.55 = 921.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.30/2,105.55 = 921.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.30x = 2,105.55 × 921.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.30x = 1,939,843.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,843.22/1,407.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.41

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