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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.45, 1,268.56 and 671.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.45, 1,268.56 and 671.09 is: 925.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.45 : 1,268.56 = 671.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.45/1,268.56 = 671.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.45x = 1,268.56 × 671.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.45x = 851,312.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,312.43/919.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.89

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