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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.19, 1,943.44 and 818.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.19, 1,943.44 and 818.72 is: 1,129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.19 : 1,943.44 = 818.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.19/1,943.44 = 818.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.19x = 1,943.44 × 818.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.19x = 1,591,121.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,121.43/1,408.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.90

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