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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.76, 1,512.18 and 918.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.76, 1,512.18 and 918.58 is: 1,377.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.76 : 1,512.18 = 918.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.76/1,512.18 = 918.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.76x = 1,512.18 × 918.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.76x = 1,389,058.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,058.30/1,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.00

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