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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.79, 2,043.61 and 921.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.79, 2,043.61 and 921.29 is: 1,271.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.79 : 2,043.61 = 921.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.79/2,043.61 = 921.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.79x = 2,043.61 × 921.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.79x = 1,882,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,757.46/1,480.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.45

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