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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.49, 1,610.75 and 919.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.49, 1,610.75 and 919.35 is: 1,267.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.49 : 1,610.75 = 919.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.49/1,610.75 = 919.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.49x = 1,610.75 × 919.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.49x = 1,480,845.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,845.31/1,168.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.31

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