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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.29, 2,162.70 and 921.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.29, 2,162.70 and 921.58 is: 1,382.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.29 : 2,162.70 = 921.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.29/2,162.70 = 921.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.29x = 2,162.70 × 921.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.29x = 1,993,095.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,095.66/1,441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.85

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