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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.42, 1,994.88 and 818.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.42, 1,994.88 and 818.66 is: 1,229.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.42 : 1,994.88 = 818.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.42/1,994.88 = 818.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.42x = 1,994.88 × 818.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.42x = 1,633,128.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,128.46/1,328.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.38

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