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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.12, 1,267.74 and 862.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.12, 1,267.74 and 862.48 is: 1,189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.12 : 1,267.74 = 862.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.12/1,267.74 = 862.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.12x = 1,267.74 × 862.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.12x = 1,093,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,400.40/919.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.62

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