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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.42, 1,879.02 and 919.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.42, 1,879.02 and 919.62 is: 1,268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.42 : 1,879.02 = 919.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.42/1,879.02 = 919.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.42x = 1,879.02 × 919.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.42x = 1,727,984.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,984.37/1,362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.32

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