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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.96, 1,852.14 and 818.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.96, 1,852.14 and 818.28 is: 1,129.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.96 : 1,852.14 = 818.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.96/1,852.14 = 818.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.96x = 1,852.14 × 818.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.96x = 1,515,569.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,569.12/1,341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.37

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