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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.99, 1,925.37 and 918.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.99, 1,925.37 and 918.95 is: 1,377.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.99 : 1,925.37 = 918.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.99/1,925.37 = 918.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.99x = 1,925.37 × 918.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.99x = 1,769,309.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,309.13/1,283.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.98

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