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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.88, 1,818.23 and 819.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.88, 1,818.23 and 819.95 is: 1,132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.88 : 1,818.23 = 819.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.88/1,818.23 = 819.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.88x = 1,818.23 × 819.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.88x = 1,490,844.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,844.50/1,316.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.10

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