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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.94, 2,085.26 and 921.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.94, 2,085.26 and 921.47 is: 1,271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.94 : 2,085.26 = 921.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.94/2,085.26 = 921.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.94x = 2,085.26 × 921.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.94x = 1,921,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,489.50/1,510.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.72

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