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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.01, 1,959.80 and 923.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.01, 1,959.80 and 923.27 is: 1,273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.01 : 1,959.80 = 923.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.01/1,959.80 = 923.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.01x = 1,959.80 × 923.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.01x = 1,809,410.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,410.13/1,421.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.33

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