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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.78, 1,267.83 and 744.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.78, 1,267.83 and 744.54 is: 1,027.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.78 : 1,267.83 = 744.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.78/1,267.83 = 744.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.78x = 1,267.83 × 744.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.78x = 943,950.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,950.15/918.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.40

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