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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.41, 1,591.68 and 919.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.41, 1,591.68 and 919.28 is: 1,266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.41 : 1,591.68 = 919.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.41/1,591.68 = 919.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.41x = 1,591.68 × 919.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.41x = 1,463,191.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,191.63/1,155.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.39

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