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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.17, 1,267.11 and 753.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.17, 1,267.11 and 753.12 is: 1,038.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.17 : 1,267.11 = 753.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.17/1,267.11 = 753.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.17x = 1,267.11 × 753.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.17x = 954,285.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,285.88/919.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.20

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