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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.06, 1,817.31 and 1,068.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.06, 1,817.31 and 1,068.46 is: 1,473.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.06 : 1,817.31 = 1,068.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.06/1,817.31 = 1,068.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.06x = 1,817.31 × 1,068.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.06x = 1,941,723.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,723.04/1,318.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.17

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