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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.92, 1,877.26 and 919.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.92, 1,877.26 and 919.05 is: 1,266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.92 : 1,877.26 = 919.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.92/1,877.26 = 919.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.92x = 1,877.26 × 919.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.92x = 1,725,295.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,295.80/1,361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.81

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