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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.53, 2,248.61 and 921.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.53, 2,248.61 and 921.34 is: 1,271.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.53 : 2,248.61 = 921.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.53/2,248.61 = 921.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.53x = 2,248.61 × 921.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.53x = 2,071,723.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,723.09/1,629.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.36

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