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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.21, 2,248.29 and 921.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.21, 2,248.29 and 921.04 is: 1,271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.21 : 2,248.29 = 921.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.21/2,248.29 = 921.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.21x = 2,248.29 × 921.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.21x = 2,070,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,765.02/1,629.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.02

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