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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.42, 2,111.28 and 921.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.42, 2,111.28 and 921.88 is: 1,381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.42 : 2,111.28 = 921.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.42/2,111.28 = 921.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.42x = 2,111.28 × 921.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.42x = 1,946,346.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,346.81/1,408.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.94

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