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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.94, 1,452.84 and 818.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.94, 1,452.84 and 818.71 is: 1,130.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.94 : 1,452.84 = 818.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.94/1,452.84 = 818.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.94x = 1,452.84 × 818.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.94x = 1,189,447.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,447.93/1,051.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.72

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