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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.28, 1,811.04 and 918.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.28, 1,811.04 and 918.40 is: 1,375.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.28 : 1,811.04 = 918.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.28/1,811.04 = 918.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.28x = 1,811.04 × 918.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.28x = 1,663,259.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,259.14/1,209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.41

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