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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.15, 1,377.21 and 735.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.15, 1,377.21 and 735.90 is: 1,103.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.15 : 1,377.21 = 735.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.15/1,377.21 = 735.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.15x = 1,377.21 × 735.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.15x = 1,013,488.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,488.84/918.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.84

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