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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.42, 1,266.08 and 752.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.42, 1,266.08 and 752.37 is: 1,037.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.42 : 1,266.08 = 752.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.42/1,266.08 = 752.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.42x = 1,266.08 × 752.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.42x = 952,556.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,556.85/918.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.17

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