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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.60, 1,847.64 and 919.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.60, 1,847.64 and 919.56 is: 1,269.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.60 : 1,847.64 = 919.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.60/1,847.64 = 919.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.60x = 1,847.64 × 919.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.60x = 1,699,015.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,015.84/1,338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.25

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