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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.49, 1,707.78 and 818.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.49, 1,707.78 and 818.21 is: 1,129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.49 : 1,707.78 = 818.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.49/1,707.78 = 818.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.49x = 1,707.78 × 818.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.49x = 1,397,314.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,314.13/1,237.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.16

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