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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.29, 2,139.06 and 921.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.29, 2,139.06 and 921.03 is: 1,270.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.29 : 2,139.06 = 921.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.29/2,139.06 = 921.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.29x = 2,139.06 × 921.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.29x = 1,970,123.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,123.13/1,550.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.81

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