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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.56, 1,817.52 and 924.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.56, 1,817.52 and 924.84 is: 1,274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.56 : 1,817.52 = 924.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.56/1,817.52 = 924.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.56x = 1,817.52 × 924.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.56x = 1,680,915.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,915.20/1,318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.81

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