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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.06, 1,862.43 and 919.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.06, 1,862.43 and 919.06 is: 1,376.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.06 : 1,862.43 = 919.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.06/1,862.43 = 919.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.06x = 1,862.43 × 919.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.06x = 1,711,684.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,684.92/1,243.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.99

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