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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.64, 2,119.50 and 919.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.64, 2,119.50 and 919.05 is: 1,378.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.64 : 2,119.50 = 919.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.64/2,119.50 = 919.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.64x = 2,119.50 × 919.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.64x = 1,947,918.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,918.53/1,412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.92

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