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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.57, 1,268.81 and 671.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.57, 1,268.81 and 671.03 is: 925.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.57 : 1,268.81 = 671.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.57/1,268.81 = 671.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.57x = 1,268.81 × 671.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.57x = 851,409.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,409.57/919.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.88

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