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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.11, 1,266.26 and 741.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.11, 1,266.26 and 741.02 is: 1,022.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.11 : 1,266.26 = 741.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.11/1,266.26 = 741.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.11x = 1,266.26 × 741.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.11x = 938,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,323.45/918.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.01

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