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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.20, 1,375.14 and 711.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.20, 1,375.14 and 711.12 is: 1,065.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.20 : 1,375.14 = 711.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.20/1,375.14 = 711.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.20x = 1,375.14 × 711.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.20x = 977,889.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,889.56/918.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.01

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