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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.46, 1,995.03 and 921.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.46, 1,995.03 and 921.39 is: 1,271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.46 : 1,995.03 = 921.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.46/1,995.03 = 921.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.46x = 1,995.03 × 921.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.46x = 1,838,200.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,200.69/1,445.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.71

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