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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.06, 2,085.24 and 921.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.06, 2,085.24 and 921.46 is: 1,271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.06 : 2,085.24 = 921.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.06/2,085.24 = 921.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.06x = 2,085.24 × 921.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.06x = 1,921,465.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,465.25/1,511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.60

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