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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.56, 1,979.04 and 910.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.56, 1,979.04 and 910.32 is: 1,366.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.56 : 1,979.04 = 910.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.56/1,979.04 = 910.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.56x = 1,979.04 × 910.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.56x = 1,801,559.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,559.69/1,318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.31

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