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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.24, 1,267.86 and 744.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.24, 1,267.86 and 744.52 is: 1,026.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.24 : 1,267.86 = 744.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.24/1,267.86 = 744.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.24x = 1,267.86 × 744.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.24x = 943,947.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,947.13/919.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.88

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