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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.60, 1,382.60 and 921.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.60, 1,382.60 and 921.28 is: 1,376.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.60 : 1,382.60 = 921.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.60/1,382.60 = 921.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.60x = 1,382.60 × 921.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.60x = 1,273,761.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,761.73/925.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.15

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