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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.66, 1,593.79 and 919.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.66, 1,593.79 and 919.34 is: 1,267.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.66 : 1,593.79 = 919.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.66/1,593.79 = 919.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.66x = 1,593.79 × 919.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.66x = 1,465,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,234.90/1,155.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.88

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