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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.67, 1,535.93 and 818.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.67, 1,535.93 and 818.47 is: 1,230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.67 : 1,535.93 = 818.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.67/1,535.93 = 818.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.67x = 1,535.93 × 818.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.67x = 1,257,112.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,112.63/1,021.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.45

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