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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.24, 1,942.38 and 818.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.24, 1,942.38 and 818.01 is: 1,129.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.24 : 1,942.38 = 818.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.24/1,942.38 = 818.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.24x = 1,942.38 × 818.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.24x = 1,588,886.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,886.26/1,407.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.08

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