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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.87, 1,384.11 and 905.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.87, 1,384.11 and 905.46 is: 1,359.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.87 : 1,384.11 = 905.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.87/1,384.11 = 905.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.87x = 1,384.11 × 905.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.87x = 1,253,256.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,256.24/921.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.47

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