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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.31, 1,754.66 and 918.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.31, 1,754.66 and 918.14 is: 1,266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.31 : 1,754.66 = 918.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.31/1,754.66 = 918.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.31x = 1,754.66 × 918.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.31x = 1,611,017.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,017.05/1,272.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.22

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