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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.83, 1,861.47 and 818.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.83, 1,861.47 and 818.09 is: 1,129.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.83 : 1,861.47 = 818.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.83/1,861.47 = 818.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.83x = 1,861.47 × 818.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.83x = 1,522,840.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,840.68/1,348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.01

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