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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.74, 2,044.98 and 816.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.74, 2,044.98 and 816.18 is: 1,223.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.74 : 2,044.98 = 816.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.74/2,044.98 = 816.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.74x = 2,044.98 × 816.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.74x = 1,669,071.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,071.78/1,363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.89

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