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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.35, 1,846.01 and 919.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.35, 1,846.01 and 919.09 is: 1,268.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.35 : 1,846.01 = 919.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.35/1,846.01 = 919.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.35x = 1,846.01 × 919.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.35x = 1,696,636.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,636.65/1,337.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.66

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