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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.48, 2,111.70 and 921.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.48, 2,111.70 and 921.80 is: 1,382.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.48 : 2,111.70 = 921.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.48/2,111.70 = 921.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.48x = 2,111.70 × 921.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.48x = 1,946,565.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,565.06/1,408.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.03

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