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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.39, 2,419.27 and 919.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.39, 2,419.27 and 919.62 is: 1,378.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.39 : 2,419.27 = 919.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.39/2,419.27 = 919.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.39x = 2,419.27 × 919.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.39x = 2,224,809.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,809.08/1,614.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.11

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