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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.22, 1,385.82 and 912.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.22, 1,385.82 and 912.04 is: 1,372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.22 : 1,385.82 = 912.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.22/1,385.82 = 912.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.22x = 1,385.82 × 912.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.22x = 1,263,923.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,923.27/921.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.01

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