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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.43, 1,943.72 and 818.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.43, 1,943.72 and 818.75 is: 1,129.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.43 : 1,943.72 = 818.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.43/1,943.72 = 818.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.43x = 1,943.72 × 818.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.43x = 1,591,420.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,420.75/1,408.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.93

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