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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.23, 2,137.24 and 919.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.23, 2,137.24 and 919.78 is: 1,268.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.23 : 2,137.24 = 919.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.23/2,137.24 = 919.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.23x = 2,137.24 × 919.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.23x = 1,965,795.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,795.95/1,549.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.89

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