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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.52, 1,815.42 and 818.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.52, 1,815.42 and 818.16 is: 1,129.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.52 : 1,815.42 = 818.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.52/1,815.42 = 818.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.52x = 1,815.42 × 818.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.52x = 1,485,304.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,304.03/1,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.06

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