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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.17, 1,376.03 and 673.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.17, 1,376.03 and 673.55 is: 1,009.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.17 : 1,376.03 = 673.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.17/1,376.03 = 673.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.17x = 1,376.03 × 673.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.17x = 926,819.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,819.81/918.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.43

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