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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.06, 1,376.19 and 837.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.06, 1,376.19 and 837.06 is: 1,254.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.06 : 1,376.19 = 837.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.06/1,376.19 = 837.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.06x = 1,376.19 × 837.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.06x = 1,151,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,953.60/918.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.77

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