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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.50, 1,787.94 and 919.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.50, 1,787.94 and 919.28 is: 1,375.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.50 : 1,787.94 = 919.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.50/1,787.94 = 919.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.50x = 1,787.94 × 919.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.50x = 1,643,617.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,617.48/1,194.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.99

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