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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.16, 1,671.35 and 918.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.16, 1,671.35 and 918.45 is: 1,383.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.16 : 1,671.35 = 918.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.16/1,671.35 = 918.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.16x = 1,671.35 × 918.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.16x = 1,535,051.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,051.41/1,109.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.98

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