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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.62, 1,818.42 and 919.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.62, 1,818.42 and 919.30 is: 1,268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.62 : 1,818.42 = 919.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.62/1,818.42 = 919.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.62x = 1,818.42 × 919.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.62x = 1,671,673.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,673.51/1,317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.71

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