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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.92, 1,875.88 and 918.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.92, 1,875.88 and 918.05 is: 1,265.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.92 : 1,875.88 = 918.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.92/1,875.88 = 918.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.92x = 1,875.88 × 918.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.92x = 1,722,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,156.54/1,360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.44

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