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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.06, 1,267.20 and 795.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.06, 1,267.20 and 795.04 is: 1,097.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.06 : 1,267.20 = 795.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.06/1,267.20 = 795.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.06x = 1,267.20 × 795.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.06x = 1,007,474.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,474.69/918.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.40

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