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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.40, 1,726.08 and 919.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.40, 1,726.08 and 919.04 is: 1,378.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.40 : 1,726.08 = 919.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.40/1,726.08 = 919.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.40x = 1,726.08 × 919.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.40x = 1,586,336.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,336.56/1,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.94

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