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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.02, 2,248.28 and 921.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.02, 2,248.28 and 921.08 is: 1,271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.02 : 2,248.28 = 921.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.02/2,248.28 = 921.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.02x = 2,248.28 × 921.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.02x = 2,070,853.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,853.67/1,629.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.22

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