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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.98, 1,877.58 and 918.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.98, 1,877.58 and 918.12 is: 1,266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.98 : 1,877.58 = 918.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.98/1,877.58 = 918.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.98x = 1,877.58 × 918.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.98x = 1,723,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,843.75/1,360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.62

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