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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.63, 1,942.65 and 818.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.63, 1,942.65 and 818.13 is: 1,129.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.63 : 1,942.65 = 818.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.63/1,942.65 = 818.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.63x = 1,942.65 × 818.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.63x = 1,589,328.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,328.49/1,407.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.08

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