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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.08, 1,956.18 and 920.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.08, 1,956.18 and 920.08 is: 1,269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.08 : 1,956.18 = 920.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.08/1,956.18 = 920.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.08x = 1,956.18 × 920.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.08x = 1,799,842.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,842.09/1,418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.21

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