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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.52, 2,047.34 and 818.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.52, 2,047.34 and 818.15 is: 1,228.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.52 : 2,047.34 = 818.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.52/2,047.34 = 818.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.52x = 2,047.34 × 818.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.52x = 1,675,016.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,016.89/1,363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.45

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