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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.98, 1,876.12 and 918.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.98, 1,876.12 and 918.02 is: 1,266.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.98 : 1,876.12 = 918.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.98/1,876.12 = 918.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.98x = 1,876.12 × 918.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.98x = 1,722,315.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,315.68/1,359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.43

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