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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.36, 2,148.54 and 919

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.36, 2,148.54 and 919 is: 1,378.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.36 : 2,148.54 = 919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.36/2,148.54 = 919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.36x = 2,148.54 × 919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.36x = 1,974,508.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,508.26/1,432.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.50

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