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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.66, 1,960.70 and 924.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.66, 1,960.70 and 924.06 is: 1,274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.66 : 1,960.70 = 924.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.66/1,960.70 = 924.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.66x = 1,960.70 × 924.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.66x = 1,811,804.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,804.44/1,421.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.43

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