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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.88, 1,993.10 and 918.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.88, 1,993.10 and 918.36 is: 1,376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.88 : 1,993.10 = 918.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.88/1,993.10 = 918.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.88x = 1,993.10 × 918.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.88x = 1,830,383.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,383.32/1,329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.35

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