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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.12, 1,268.10 and 744.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.12, 1,268.10 and 744.36 is: 1,028.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.12 : 1,268.10 = 744.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.12/1,268.10 = 744.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.12x = 1,268.10 × 744.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.12x = 943,922.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,922.92/918.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.10

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