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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.02, 1,865.91 and 918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.02, 1,865.91 and 918.20 is: 1,373.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.02 : 1,865.91 = 918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.02/1,865.91 = 918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.02x = 1,865.91 × 918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.02x = 1,713,282.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,282.04/1,247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.90

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