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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.05, 1,267.55 and 741.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.05, 1,267.55 and 741.96 is: 1,023.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.05 : 1,267.55 = 741.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.05/1,267.55 = 741.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.05x = 1,267.55 × 741.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.05x = 940,470.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,470.47/919.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.31

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