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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.44, 1,266.12 and 900.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.44, 1,266.12 and 900.27 is: 1,239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.44 : 1,266.12 = 900.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.44/1,266.12 = 900.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.44x = 1,266.12 × 900.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.44x = 1,139,849.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,849.85/919.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.72

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