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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.44, 2,084.40 and 921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.44, 2,084.40 and 921 is: 1,270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.44 : 2,084.40 = 921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.44/2,084.40 = 921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.44x = 2,084.40 × 921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.44x = 1,919,732.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,732.40/1,510.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.98

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