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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.24, 1,270.37 and 753.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.24, 1,270.37 and 753.19 is: 1,040.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.24 : 1,270.37 = 753.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.24/1,270.37 = 753.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.24x = 1,270.37 × 753.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.24x = 956,829.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,829.98/919.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.89

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