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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919, 1,378.50 and 872.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919, 1,378.50 and 872.92 is: 1,309.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919 : 1,378.50 = 872.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919/1,378.50 = 872.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919x = 1,378.50 × 872.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919x = 1,203,320.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,320.22/919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.38

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