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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.20, 1,814.76 and 818.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.20, 1,814.76 and 818.40 is: 1,129.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.20 : 1,814.76 = 818.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.20/1,814.76 = 818.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.20x = 1,814.76 × 818.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.20x = 1,485,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,199.58/1,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.26

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