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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.64, 2,254.24 and 919.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.64, 2,254.24 and 919.33 is: 1,377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.64 : 2,254.24 = 919.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.64/2,254.24 = 919.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.64x = 2,254.24 × 919.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.64x = 2,072,382.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,382.53/1,504.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.33

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