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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.15, 1,816.86 and 924.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.15, 1,816.86 and 924.49 is: 1,274.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.15 : 1,816.86 = 924.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.15/1,816.86 = 924.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.15x = 1,816.86 × 924.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.15x = 1,679,668.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,668.90/1,318.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.26

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