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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.04, 1,770.72 and 818.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.04, 1,770.72 and 818.24 is: 1,129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.04 : 1,770.72 = 818.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.04/1,770.72 = 818.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.04x = 1,770.72 × 818.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.04x = 1,448,873.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,873.93/1,283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.25

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