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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.11, 1,377.18 and 825.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.11, 1,377.18 and 825.85 is: 1,237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.11 : 1,377.18 = 825.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.11/1,377.18 = 825.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.11x = 1,377.18 × 825.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.11x = 1,137,344.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,344.10/919.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.45

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