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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.92, 1,270.49 and 863.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.92, 1,270.49 and 863.46 is: 1,189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.92 : 1,270.49 = 863.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.92/1,270.49 = 863.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.92x = 1,270.49 × 863.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.92x = 1,097,012.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,012.98/921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.93

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