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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.55, 2,043.35 and 921.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.55, 2,043.35 and 921.59 is: 1,271.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.55 : 2,043.35 = 921.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.55/2,043.35 = 921.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.55x = 2,043.35 × 921.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.55x = 1,883,123.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,123.01/1,480.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.91

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