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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.76, 2,095.94 and 921.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.76, 2,095.94 and 921.15 is: 1,271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.76 : 2,095.94 = 921.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.76/2,095.94 = 921.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.76x = 2,095.94 × 921.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.76x = 1,930,675.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,675.13/1,518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.22

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