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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.46, 1,818.91 and 925.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.46, 1,818.91 and 925.74 is: 1,277.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.46 : 1,818.91 = 925.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.46/1,818.91 = 925.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.46x = 1,818.91 × 925.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.46x = 1,683,837.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,837.74/1,318.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.12

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