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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.24, 1,267.61 and 751.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.24, 1,267.61 and 751.19 is: 1,038.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.24 : 1,267.61 = 751.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.24/1,267.61 = 751.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.24x = 1,267.61 × 751.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.24x = 952,205.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,205.86/917.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.13

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