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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.44, 1,862.24 and 818.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.44, 1,862.24 and 818.35 is: 1,129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.44 : 1,862.24 = 818.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.44/1,862.24 = 818.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.44x = 1,862.24 × 818.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.44x = 1,523,955.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,955.36/1,349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.33

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