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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.08, 1,810.68 and 918.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.08, 1,810.68 and 918.64 is: 1,376.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.08 : 1,810.68 = 918.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.08/1,810.68 = 918.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.08x = 1,810.68 × 918.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.08x = 1,663,363.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,363.08/1,208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.87

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