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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.29, 1,369.91 and 893.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.29, 1,369.91 and 893.19 is: 1,332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.29 : 1,369.91 = 893.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.29/1,369.91 = 893.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.29x = 1,369.91 × 893.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.29x = 1,223,585.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,585.45/918.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.46

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