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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.38, 1,644.70 and 818.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.38, 1,644.70 and 818.50 is: 1,129.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.38 : 1,644.70 = 818.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.38/1,644.70 = 818.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.38x = 1,644.70 × 818.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.38x = 1,346,186.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,186.95/1,191.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.94

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