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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.42, 2,629.11 and 919.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.42, 2,629.11 and 919.54 is: 1,379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.42 : 2,629.11 = 919.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.42/2,629.11 = 919.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.42x = 2,629.11 × 919.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.42x = 2,417,554.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,554.07/1,752.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.55

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