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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.83, 2,085.41 and 921.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.83, 2,085.41 and 921.35 is: 1,271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.83 : 2,085.41 = 921.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.83/2,085.41 = 921.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.83x = 2,085.41 × 921.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.83x = 1,921,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,392.50/1,510.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.75

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