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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.75, 1,557.86 and 818.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.75, 1,557.86 and 818.79 is: 1,130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.75 : 1,557.86 = 818.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.75/1,557.86 = 818.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.75x = 1,557.86 × 818.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.75x = 1,275,556.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,556.10/1,128.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.06

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