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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.70, 2,106.45 and 818.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.70, 2,106.45 and 818.70 is: 1,228.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.70 : 2,106.45 = 818.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.70/2,106.45 = 818.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.70x = 2,106.45 × 818.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.70x = 1,724,550.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,550.62/1,403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.57

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