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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.18, 1,266.17 and 751.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.18, 1,266.17 and 751.86 is: 1,036.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.18 : 1,266.17 = 751.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.18/1,266.17 = 751.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.18x = 1,266.17 × 751.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.18x = 951,978.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,978.82/918.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.81

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