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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.04, 1,771.38 and 818.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.04, 1,771.38 and 818.68 is: 1,129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.04 : 1,771.38 = 818.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.04/1,771.38 = 818.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.04x = 1,771.38 × 818.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.04x = 1,450,193.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,193.38/1,284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.40

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