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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.76, 2,247.30 and 921.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.76, 2,247.30 and 921.88 is: 1,380.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.76 : 2,247.30 = 921.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.76/2,247.30 = 921.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.76x = 2,247.30 × 921.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.76x = 2,071,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,740.92/1,500.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.46

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