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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.12, 1,270.25 and 801.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.12, 1,270.25 and 801.89 is: 1,109.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.12 : 1,270.25 = 801.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.12/1,270.25 = 801.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.12x = 1,270.25 × 801.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.12x = 1,018,600.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,600.77/918.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.44

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