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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.97, 2,049.47 and 818.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.97, 2,049.47 and 818.54 is: 1,228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.97 : 2,049.47 = 818.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.97/2,049.47 = 818.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.97x = 2,049.47 × 818.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.97x = 1,677,573.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,573.17/1,365.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.12

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