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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.63, 2,117.04 and 921.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.63, 2,117.04 and 921.48 is: 1,381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.63 : 2,117.04 = 921.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.63/2,117.04 = 921.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.63x = 2,117.04 × 921.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.63x = 1,950,798.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,798.62/1,411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.95

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