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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.76, 1,953.84 and 918.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.76, 1,953.84 and 918.88 is: 1,267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.76 : 1,953.84 = 918.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.76/1,953.84 = 918.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.76x = 1,953.84 × 918.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.76x = 1,795,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,344.50/1,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.22

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