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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.16, 1,943.12 and 818.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.16, 1,943.12 and 818.58 is: 1,129.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.16 : 1,943.12 = 818.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.16/1,943.12 = 818.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.16x = 1,943.12 × 818.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.16x = 1,590,599.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,599.17/1,408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.56

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