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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.46, 1,370.55 and 810.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.46, 1,370.55 and 810.46 is: 1,209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.46 : 1,370.55 = 810.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.46/1,370.55 = 810.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.46x = 1,370.55 × 810.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.46x = 1,110,775.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,775.95/918.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.39

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