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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.08, 1,377.72 and 815.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.08, 1,377.72 and 815.82 is: 1,222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.08 : 1,377.72 = 815.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.08/1,377.72 = 815.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.08x = 1,377.72 × 815.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.08x = 1,123,971.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,971.53/919.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.93

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