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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.68, 1,996.53 and 919.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.68, 1,996.53 and 919.64 is: 1,378.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.68 : 1,996.53 = 919.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.68/1,996.53 = 919.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.68x = 1,996.53 × 919.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.68x = 1,836,088.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,088.85/1,331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.78

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