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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.23, 1,722 and 919.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.23, 1,722 and 919.50 is: 1,372.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.23 : 1,722 = 919.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.23/1,722 = 919.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.23x = 1,722 × 919.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.23x = 1,583,379
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,379/1,153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.99

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