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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.41, 1,943.72 and 818.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.41, 1,943.72 and 818.91 is: 1,130.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.41 : 1,943.72 = 818.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.41/1,943.72 = 818.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.41x = 1,943.72 × 818.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.41x = 1,591,728.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,728.04/1,408.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.16

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