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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.36, 1,630.32 and 918.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.36, 1,630.32 and 918.92 is: 1,268.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.36 : 1,630.32 = 918.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.36/1,630.32 = 918.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.36x = 1,630.32 × 918.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.36x = 1,498,133.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,133.65/1,181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.14

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