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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.40, 1,380.79 and 737.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.40, 1,380.79 and 737.06 is: 1,108.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.40 : 1,380.79 = 737.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.40/1,380.79 = 737.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.40x = 1,380.79 × 737.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.40x = 1,017,725.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,725.08/918.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.15

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