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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.94, 1,952.97 and 918.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.94, 1,952.97 and 918.90 is: 1,378.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.94 : 1,952.97 = 918.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.94/1,952.97 = 918.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.94x = 1,952.97 × 918.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.94x = 1,794,584.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,584.13/1,301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.39

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