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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.76, 1,531.46 and 818.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.76, 1,531.46 and 818.74 is: 1,224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.76 : 1,531.46 = 818.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.76/1,531.46 = 818.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.76x = 1,531.46 × 818.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.76x = 1,253,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,867.56/1,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.77

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