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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.38, 1,953.24 and 919.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.38, 1,953.24 and 919.16 is: 1,267.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.38 : 1,953.24 = 919.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.38/1,953.24 = 919.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.38x = 1,953.24 × 919.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.38x = 1,795,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,340.08/1,416.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.56

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