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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.31, 1,769.43 and 918.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.31, 1,769.43 and 918.88 is: 1,377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.31 : 1,769.43 = 918.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.31/1,769.43 = 918.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.31x = 1,769.43 × 918.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.31x = 1,625,893.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,893.84/1,180.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.51

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