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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.20, 1,375.97 and 867.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.20, 1,375.97 and 867.90 is: 1,296.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.20 : 1,375.97 = 867.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.20/1,375.97 = 867.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.20x = 1,375.97 × 867.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.20x = 1,194,204.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,204.36/921.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.36

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