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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.34, 1,375.38 and 674.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.34, 1,375.38 and 674.53 is: 1,010.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.34 : 1,375.38 = 674.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.34/1,375.38 = 674.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.34x = 1,375.38 × 674.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.34x = 927,731.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,731.63/918.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.23

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