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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.57, 1,818.67 and 814.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.57, 1,818.67 and 814.41 is: 1,123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.57 : 1,818.67 = 814.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.57/1,818.67 = 814.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.57x = 1,818.67 × 814.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.57x = 1,481,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,133.94/1,318.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.29

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