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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.16, 1,373.94 and 674.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.16, 1,373.94 and 674.08 is: 1,008.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.16 : 1,373.94 = 674.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.16/1,373.94 = 674.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.16x = 1,373.94 × 674.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.16x = 926,145.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,145.48/918.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.70

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