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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.62, 1,437.15 and 818.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.62, 1,437.15 and 818.19 is: 1,127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.62 : 1,437.15 = 818.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.62/1,437.15 = 818.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.62x = 1,437.15 × 818.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.62x = 1,175,861.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,861.76/1,042.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.80

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