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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.86, 1,281.36 and 918.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.86, 1,281.36 and 918.76 is: 1,270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.86 : 1,281.36 = 918.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.86/1,281.36 = 918.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.86x = 1,281.36 × 918.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.86x = 1,177,262.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,262.31/926.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.16

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