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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.85, 1,845.99 and 918.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.85, 1,845.99 and 918.54 is: 1,267.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.85 : 1,845.99 = 918.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.85/1,845.99 = 918.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.85x = 1,845.99 × 918.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.85x = 1,695,615.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,615.65/1,337.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.42

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