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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.58, 1,552.44 and 818.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.58, 1,552.44 and 818.70 is: 1,226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.58 : 1,552.44 = 818.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.58/1,552.44 = 818.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.58x = 1,552.44 × 818.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.58x = 1,270,982.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,982.63/1,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.13

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