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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.82, 1,816.25 and 818.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.82, 1,816.25 and 818.16 is: 1,129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.82 : 1,816.25 = 818.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.82/1,816.25 = 818.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.82x = 1,816.25 × 818.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.82x = 1,485,983.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,983.10/1,315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.32

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