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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.96, 1,863.76 and 918.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.96, 1,863.76 and 918.16 is: 1,374.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.96 : 1,863.76 = 918.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.96/1,863.76 = 918.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.96x = 1,863.76 × 918.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.96x = 1,711,229.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,229.88/1,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.53

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