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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.71, 1,636.76 and 818.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.71, 1,636.76 and 818.42 is: 1,225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.71 : 1,636.76 = 818.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.71/1,636.76 = 818.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.71x = 1,636.76 × 818.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.71x = 1,339,544.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,544.84/1,092.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.90

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