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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.80, 1,374.08 and 672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.80, 1,374.08 and 672.80 is: 1,006.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.80 : 1,374.08 = 672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.80/1,374.08 = 672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.80x = 1,374.08 × 672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.80x = 924,481.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,481.02/918.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.18

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