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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.93, 1,781.13 and 818.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.93, 1,781.13 and 818.59 is: 1,129.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.93 : 1,781.13 = 818.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.93/1,781.13 = 818.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.93x = 1,781.13 × 818.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.93x = 1,458,015.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,015.21/1,290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.43

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