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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.71, 2,040.24 and 919.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.71, 2,040.24 and 919.45 is: 1,268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.71 : 2,040.24 = 919.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.71/2,040.24 = 919.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.71x = 2,040.24 × 919.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.71x = 1,875,898.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,898.67/1,478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.60

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