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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.20, 1,996.80 and 818.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.20, 1,996.80 and 818.08 is: 1,227.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.20 : 1,996.80 = 818.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.20/1,996.80 = 818.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.20x = 1,996.80 × 818.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.20x = 1,633,542.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,542.14/1,331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.12

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