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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.18, 1,375.56 and 795.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.18, 1,375.56 and 795.06 is: 1,191.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.18 : 1,375.56 = 795.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.18/1,375.56 = 795.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.18x = 1,375.56 × 795.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.18x = 1,093,652.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,652.73/918.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.11

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