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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.56, 2,084.61 and 921.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.56, 2,084.61 and 921.42 is: 1,271.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.56 : 2,084.61 = 921.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.56/2,084.61 = 921.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.56x = 2,084.61 × 921.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.56x = 1,920,806.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,806.56/1,510.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.58

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