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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.68, 1,267.02 and 807.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.68, 1,267.02 and 807.92 is: 1,114.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.68 : 1,267.02 = 807.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.68/1,267.02 = 807.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.68x = 1,267.02 × 807.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.68x = 1,023,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,650.80/918.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.26

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