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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.74, 1,585.76 and 818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.74, 1,585.76 and 818.60 is: 1,128.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.74 : 1,585.76 = 818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.74/1,585.76 = 818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.74x = 1,585.76 × 818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.74x = 1,298,103.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,103.14/1,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.06

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