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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.02, 1,381.51 and 401.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.02, 1,381.51 and 401.03 is: 601.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.02 : 1,381.51 = 401.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.02/1,381.51 = 401.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.02x = 1,381.51 × 401.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.02x = 554,026.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,026.96/921.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.54

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