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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.73, 1,530.44 and 818.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.73, 1,530.44 and 818.61 is: 1,224.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.73 : 1,530.44 = 818.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.73/1,530.44 = 818.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.73x = 1,530.44 × 818.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.73x = 1,252,833.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,833.49/1,022.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.99

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