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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.62, 1,268.43 and 862.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.62, 1,268.43 and 862.98 is: 1,190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.62 : 1,268.43 = 862.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.62/1,268.43 = 862.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.62x = 1,268.43 × 862.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.62x = 1,094,629.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,629.72/919.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.31

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