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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.55, 1,551.48 and 919.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.55, 1,551.48 and 919.30 is: 1,377.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.55 : 1,551.48 = 919.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.55/1,551.48 = 919.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.55x = 1,551.48 × 919.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.55x = 1,426,275.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,275.56/1,035.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.31

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