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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.18, 2,085.29 and 921.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.18, 2,085.29 and 921.59 is: 1,271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.18 : 2,085.29 = 921.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.18/2,085.29 = 921.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.18x = 2,085.29 × 921.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.18x = 1,921,783.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,783.02/1,511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.71

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