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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.48, 1,267.08 and 883.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.48, 1,267.08 and 883.14 is: 1,218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.48 : 1,267.08 = 883.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.48/1,267.08 = 883.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.48x = 1,267.08 × 883.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.48x = 1,119,000.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,000.97/918.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.31

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