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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.09, 1,377.19 and 781.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.09, 1,377.19 and 781.57 is: 1,171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.09 : 1,377.19 = 781.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.09/1,377.19 = 781.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.09x = 1,377.19 × 781.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.09x = 1,076,370.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,370.39/919.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.13

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