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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.95, 1,263.49 and 852.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.95, 1,263.49 and 852.31 is: 1,170.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.95 : 1,263.49 = 852.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.95/1,263.49 = 852.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.95x = 1,263.49 × 852.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.95x = 1,076,885.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,885.16/919.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.59

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