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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.48, 1,816.84 and 819.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.48, 1,816.84 and 819.48 is: 1,130.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.48 : 1,816.84 = 819.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.48/1,816.84 = 819.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.48x = 1,816.84 × 819.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.48x = 1,488,864.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,864.04/1,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.94

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