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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.75, 1,942.52 and 818.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.75, 1,942.52 and 818.07 is: 1,128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.75 : 1,942.52 = 818.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.75/1,942.52 = 818.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.75x = 1,942.52 × 818.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.75x = 1,589,113.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,113.25/1,407.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.83

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