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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.74, 1,266.03 and 907.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.74, 1,266.03 and 907.23 is: 1,250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.74 : 1,266.03 = 907.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.74/1,266.03 = 907.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.74x = 1,266.03 × 907.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.74x = 1,148,585.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,585.14/918.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.17

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