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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.30, 1,704.11 and 919.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.30, 1,704.11 and 919.21 is: 1,269.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.30 : 1,704.11 = 919.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.30/1,704.11 = 919.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.30x = 1,704.11 × 919.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.30x = 1,566,426.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,426.10/1,234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.08

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