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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.34, 2,247.93 and 921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.34, 2,247.93 and 921 is: 1,380.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.34 : 2,247.93 = 921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.34/2,247.93 = 921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.34x = 2,247.93 × 921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.34x = 2,070,343.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,343.53/1,499.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.84

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