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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.99, 1,670.94 and 913.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.99, 1,670.94 and 913.96 is: 1,364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.99 : 1,670.94 = 913.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.99/1,670.94 = 913.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.99x = 1,670.94 × 913.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.99x = 1,527,172.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,172.32/1,118.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.78

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