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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.32, 1,592.82 and 918.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.32, 1,592.82 and 918.88 is: 1,267.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.32 : 1,592.82 = 918.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.32/1,592.82 = 918.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.32x = 1,592.82 × 918.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.32x = 1,463,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,606.46/1,154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.94

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