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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.10, 1,763.55 and 918.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.10, 1,763.55 and 918.90 is: 1,375.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.10 : 1,763.55 = 918.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.10/1,763.55 = 918.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.10x = 1,763.55 × 918.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.10x = 1,620,526.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,526.10/1,178.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.54

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