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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.08, 1,370.61 and 867.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.08, 1,370.61 and 867.96 is: 1,294.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.08 : 1,370.61 = 867.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.08/1,370.61 = 867.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.08x = 1,370.61 × 867.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.08x = 1,189,634.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,634.66/919.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.38

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