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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.67, 2,314.20 and 919.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.67, 2,314.20 and 919.67 is: 1,376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.67 : 2,314.20 = 919.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.67/2,314.20 = 919.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.67x = 2,314.20 × 919.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.67x = 2,128,300.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,300.31/1,546.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.05

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