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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.31, 1,614.23 and 918.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.31, 1,614.23 and 918.86 is: 1,370.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.31 : 1,614.23 = 918.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.31/1,614.23 = 918.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.31x = 1,614.23 × 918.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.31x = 1,483,251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,251.24/1,082.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.45

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