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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.74, 1,271.06 and 753.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.74, 1,271.06 and 753.69 is: 1,041.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.74 : 1,271.06 = 753.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.74/1,271.06 = 753.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.74x = 1,271.06 × 753.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.74x = 957,985.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,985.21/919.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.58

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