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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.27, 1,816.37 and 818.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.27, 1,816.37 and 818.90 is: 1,130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.27 : 1,816.37 = 818.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.27/1,816.37 = 818.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.27x = 1,816.37 × 818.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.27x = 1,487,425.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,425.39/1,316.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.03

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