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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.89, 1,267.79 and 753.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.89, 1,267.79 and 753.57 is: 1,038.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.89 : 1,267.79 = 753.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.89/1,267.79 = 753.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.89x = 1,267.79 × 753.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.89x = 955,364.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,364.74/919.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.56

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