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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.16, 1,958.80 and 818.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.16, 1,958.80 and 818.64 is: 1,227.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.16 : 1,958.80 = 818.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.16/1,958.80 = 818.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.16x = 1,958.80 × 818.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.16x = 1,603,552.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,552.03/1,306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.68

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