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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.27, 1,943.58 and 818.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.27, 1,943.58 and 818.68 is: 1,129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.27 : 1,943.58 = 818.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.27/1,943.58 = 818.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.27x = 1,943.58 × 818.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.27x = 1,591,170.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,170.07/1,408.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.88

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