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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.56, 1,265.28 and 858.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.56, 1,265.28 and 858.08 is: 1,181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.56 : 1,265.28 = 858.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.56/1,265.28 = 858.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.56x = 1,265.28 × 858.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.56x = 1,085,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,711.46/918.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.97

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