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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.26, 1,268.73 and 671.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.26, 1,268.73 and 671.40 is: 926.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.26 : 1,268.73 = 671.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.26/1,268.73 = 671.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.26x = 1,268.73 × 671.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.26x = 851,825.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,825.32/919.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.64

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