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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.86, 1,942.70 and 818.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.86, 1,942.70 and 818.38 is: 1,129.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.86 : 1,942.70 = 818.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.86/1,942.70 = 818.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.86x = 1,942.70 × 818.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.86x = 1,589,866.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,866.83/1,407.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.28

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