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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.44, 1,710.93 and 818.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.44, 1,710.93 and 818.24 is: 1,227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.44 : 1,710.93 = 818.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.44/1,710.93 = 818.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.44x = 1,710.93 × 818.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.44x = 1,399,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,951.36/1,140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.55

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