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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.43, 1,846.40 and 918.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.43, 1,846.40 and 918.03 is: 1,267.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.43 : 1,846.40 = 918.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.43/1,846.40 = 918.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.43x = 1,846.40 × 918.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.43x = 1,695,046.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,046.00/1,337.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.39

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