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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.59, 1,815.82 and 818.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.59, 1,815.82 and 818.61 is: 1,129.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.59 : 1,815.82 = 818.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.59/1,815.82 = 818.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.59x = 1,815.82 × 818.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.59x = 1,486,448.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,448.41/1,315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.87

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