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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.90, 1,377.69 and 855.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.90, 1,377.69 and 855.10 is: 1,280.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.90 : 1,377.69 = 855.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.90/1,377.69 = 855.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.90x = 1,377.69 × 855.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.90x = 1,178,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,062.72/919.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.64

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