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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.23, 1,272.88 and 810.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.23, 1,272.88 and 810.52 is: 1,119.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.23 : 1,272.88 = 810.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.23/1,272.88 = 810.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.23x = 1,272.88 × 810.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.23x = 1,031,694.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,694.70/921.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.91

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