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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.76, 1,823.99 and 919.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.76, 1,823.99 and 919.82 is: 1,378.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.76 : 1,823.99 = 919.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.76/1,823.99 = 919.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.76x = 1,823.99 × 919.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.76x = 1,677,733.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,733.36/1,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.85

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