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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.90, 1,942.83 and 818.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.90, 1,942.83 and 818.22 is: 1,129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.90 : 1,942.83 = 818.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.90/1,942.83 = 818.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.90x = 1,942.83 × 818.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.90x = 1,589,662.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,662.36/1,407.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.10

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