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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.76, 2,182.85 and 918.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.76, 2,182.85 and 918.37 is: 1,267.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.76 : 2,182.85 = 918.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.76/2,182.85 = 918.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.76x = 2,182.85 × 918.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.76x = 2,004,663.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,663.95/1,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.36

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