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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.51, 1,378.22 and 676.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.51, 1,378.22 and 676.11 is: 1,014.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.51 : 1,378.22 = 676.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.51/1,378.22 = 676.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.51x = 1,378.22 × 676.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.51x = 931,830.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,830.11/918.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.51

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