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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.15, 1,367.48 and 883.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.15, 1,367.48 and 883.51 is: 1,314.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.15 : 1,367.48 = 883.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.15/1,367.48 = 883.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.15x = 1,367.48 × 883.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.15x = 1,208,181.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,181.04/919.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.46

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