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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.84, 1,885.92 and 918.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.84, 1,885.92 and 918.08 is: 1,374.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.84 : 1,885.92 = 918.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.84/1,885.92 = 918.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.84x = 1,885.92 × 918.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.84x = 1,731,425.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,425.43/1,259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.32

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