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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.46, 1,379.20 and 835.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.46, 1,379.20 and 835.94 is: 1,253.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.46 : 1,379.20 = 835.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.46/1,379.20 = 835.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.46x = 1,379.20 × 835.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.46x = 1,152,928.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,928.45/919.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.92

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