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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.86, 2,040.48 and 918.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.86, 2,040.48 and 918.56 is: 1,268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.86 : 2,040.48 = 918.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.86/2,040.48 = 918.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.86x = 2,040.48 × 918.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.86x = 1,874,293.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,293.11/1,477.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.25

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