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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.05, 1,943.04 and 818.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.05, 1,943.04 and 818.49 is: 1,129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.05 : 1,943.04 = 818.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.05/1,943.04 = 818.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.05x = 1,943.04 × 818.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.05x = 1,590,358.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,358.81/1,408.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.48

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