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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.42, 1,267.32 and 753.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.42, 1,267.32 and 753.34 is: 1,038.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.42 : 1,267.32 = 753.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.42/1,267.32 = 753.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.42x = 1,267.32 × 753.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.42x = 954,722.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,722.85/919.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.40

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