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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.60, 1,377.90 and 810.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.60, 1,377.90 and 810.60 is: 1,215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.60 : 1,377.90 = 810.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.60/1,377.90 = 810.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.60x = 1,377.90 × 810.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.60x = 1,116,925.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,925.74/918.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.90

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