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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.74, 1,267.41 and 761.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.74, 1,267.41 and 761.94 is: 1,049.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.74 : 1,267.41 = 761.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.74/1,267.41 = 761.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.74x = 1,267.41 × 761.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.74x = 965,690.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,690.38/919.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.96

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