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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.43, 2,003.29 and 921.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.43, 2,003.29 and 921.48 is: 1,270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.43 : 2,003.29 = 921.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.43/2,003.29 = 921.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.43x = 2,003.29 × 921.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.43x = 1,845,991.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,991.67/1,452.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.97

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