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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.02, 1,816.02 and 818.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.02, 1,816.02 and 818.64 is: 1,129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.02 : 1,816.02 = 818.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.02/1,816.02 = 818.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.02x = 1,816.02 × 818.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.02x = 1,486,666.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,666.61/1,316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.67

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