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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.19, 1,377.68 and 826.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.19, 1,377.68 and 826.85 is: 1,239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.19 : 1,377.68 = 826.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.19/1,377.68 = 826.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.19x = 1,377.68 × 826.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.19x = 1,139,134.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,134.02/919.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.28

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