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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.78, 1,942.79 and 818.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.78, 1,942.79 and 818.51 is: 1,129.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.78 : 1,942.79 = 818.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.78/1,942.79 = 818.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.78x = 1,942.79 × 818.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.78x = 1,590,179.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,179.24/1,407.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.57

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