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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.77, 1,825.42 and 944.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.77, 1,825.42 and 944.03 is: 1,413.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.77 : 1,825.42 = 944.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.77/1,825.42 = 944.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.77x = 1,825.42 × 944.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.77x = 1,723,251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,251.24/1,218.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.93

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