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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.47, 1,944.03 and 818.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.47, 1,944.03 and 818.92 is: 1,130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.47 : 1,944.03 = 818.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.47/1,944.03 = 818.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.47x = 1,944.03 × 818.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.47x = 1,592,005.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,005.05/1,408.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.31

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