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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.48, 1,845.18 and 917.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.48, 1,845.18 and 917.54 is: 1,266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.48 : 1,845.18 = 917.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.48/1,845.18 = 917.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.48x = 1,845.18 × 917.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.48x = 1,693,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,026.46/1,336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.78

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