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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.76, 1,401.06 and 818.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.76, 1,401.06 and 818.44 is: 1,130.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.76 : 1,401.06 = 818.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.76/1,401.06 = 818.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.76x = 1,401.06 × 818.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.76x = 1,146,683.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,683.55/1,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.00

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