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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.78, 1,942.61 and 818.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.78, 1,942.61 and 818.37 is: 1,129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.78 : 1,942.61 = 818.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.78/1,942.61 = 818.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.78x = 1,942.61 × 818.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.78x = 1,589,769.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,769.65/1,407.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.27

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