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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.43, 1,943.30 and 818.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.43, 1,943.30 and 818.61 is: 1,129.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.43 : 1,943.30 = 818.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.43/1,943.30 = 818.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.43x = 1,943.30 × 818.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.43x = 1,590,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,800.72/1,408.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.49

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