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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.88, 1,375.12 and 752.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.88, 1,375.12 and 752.42 is: 1,126.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.88 : 1,375.12 = 752.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.88/1,375.12 = 752.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.88x = 1,375.12 × 752.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.88x = 1,034,667.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,667.79/918.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.01

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