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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.76, 2,051.73 and 818.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.76, 2,051.73 and 818.33 is: 1,229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.76 : 2,051.73 = 818.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.76/2,051.73 = 818.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.76x = 2,051.73 × 818.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.76x = 1,678,987.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,987.72/1,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.34

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