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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.12, 1,943.61 and 818.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.12, 1,943.61 and 818.89 is: 1,130.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.12 : 1,943.61 = 818.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.12/1,943.61 = 818.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.12x = 1,943.61 × 818.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.12x = 1,591,602.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,602.79/1,408.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.30

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