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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.66, 1,942.50 and 818.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.66, 1,942.50 and 818.15 is: 1,129.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.66 : 1,942.50 = 818.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.66/1,942.50 = 818.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.66x = 1,942.50 × 818.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.66x = 1,589,246.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,246.66/1,407.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.00

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