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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.52, 1,266.39 and 854.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.52, 1,266.39 and 854.93 is: 1,177.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.52 : 1,266.39 = 854.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.52/1,266.39 = 854.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.52x = 1,266.39 × 854.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.52x = 1,082,668.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,668.47/919.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.43

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