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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.67, 2,201.52 and 921.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.67, 2,201.52 and 921.24 is: 1,380.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.67 : 2,201.52 = 921.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.67/2,201.52 = 921.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.67x = 2,201.52 × 921.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.67x = 2,028,128.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,128.28/1,468.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.93

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