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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.81, 1,902.12 and 818.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.81, 1,902.12 and 818.89 is: 1,129.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.81 : 1,902.12 = 818.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.81/1,902.12 = 818.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.81x = 1,902.12 × 818.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.81x = 1,557,627.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,627.05/1,378.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.69

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