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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.43, 1,847.78 and 919.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.43, 1,847.78 and 919.03 is: 1,268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.43 : 1,847.78 = 919.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.43/1,847.78 = 919.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.43x = 1,847.78 × 919.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.43x = 1,698,165.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,165.25/1,338.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.77

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