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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.26, 1,378.90 and 735.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.26, 1,378.90 and 735.80 is: 1,103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.26 : 1,378.90 = 735.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.26/1,378.90 = 735.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.26x = 1,378.90 × 735.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.26x = 1,014,594.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,594.62/919.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.71

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