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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.13, 2,001.81 and 919.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.13, 2,001.81 and 919.11 is: 1,267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.13 : 2,001.81 = 919.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.13/2,001.81 = 919.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.13x = 2,001.81 × 919.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.13x = 1,839,883.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,883.59/1,451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.90

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