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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.83, 2,312.66 and 919.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.83, 2,312.66 and 919.61 is: 1,269.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.83 : 2,312.66 = 919.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.83/2,312.66 = 919.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.83x = 2,312.66 × 919.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.83x = 2,126,729.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,729.10/1,675.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.06

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