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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.59, 1,742.64 and 918.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.59, 1,742.64 and 918.48 is: 1,375.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.59 : 1,742.64 = 918.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.59/1,742.64 = 918.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.59x = 1,742.64 × 918.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.59x = 1,600,579.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,579.99/1,163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.55

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