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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.97, 1,847.27 and 919.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.97, 1,847.27 and 919.65 is: 1,267.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.97 : 1,847.27 = 919.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.97/1,847.27 = 919.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.97x = 1,847.27 × 919.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.97x = 1,698,841.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,841.86/1,339.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.82

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