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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.29, 1,878.30 and 919.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.29, 1,878.30 and 919.30 is: 1,377.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.29 : 1,878.30 = 919.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.29/1,878.30 = 919.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.29x = 1,878.30 × 919.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.29x = 1,726,721.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,721.19/1,253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.75

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