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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.74, 1,269.68 and 752.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.74, 1,269.68 and 752.69 is: 1,040.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.74 : 1,269.68 = 752.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.74/1,269.68 = 752.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.74x = 1,269.68 × 752.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.74x = 955,675.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,675.44/918.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.20

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