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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.94, 1,562.46 and 818.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.94, 1,562.46 and 818.12 is: 1,128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.94 : 1,562.46 = 818.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.94/1,562.46 = 818.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.94x = 1,562.46 × 818.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.94x = 1,278,279.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,279.78/1,132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.29

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