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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.18, 2,002.95 and 921.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.18, 2,002.95 and 921.23 is: 1,270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.18 : 2,002.95 = 921.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.18/2,002.95 = 921.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.18x = 2,002.95 × 921.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.18x = 1,845,167.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,167.61/1,452.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.62

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