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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.24, 1,377.60 and 674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.24, 1,377.60 and 674.40 is: 1,011.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.24 : 1,377.60 = 674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.24/1,377.60 = 674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.24x = 1,377.60 × 674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.24x = 929,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,053.44/918.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.78

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