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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.03, 1,862.87 and 818.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.03, 1,862.87 and 818.85 is: 1,129.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.03 : 1,862.87 = 818.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.03/1,862.87 = 818.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.03x = 1,862.87 × 818.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.03x = 1,525,407.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,407.01/1,350.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.91

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