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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.93, 1,421.19 and 918.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.93, 1,421.19 and 918.96 is: 1,268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.93 : 1,421.19 = 918.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.93/1,421.19 = 918.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.93x = 1,421.19 × 918.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.93x = 1,306,016.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,016.76/1,029.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.06

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