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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.96, 1,953.87 and 818.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.96, 1,953.87 and 818.27 is: 1,129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.96 : 1,953.87 = 818.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.96/1,953.87 = 818.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.96x = 1,953.87 × 818.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.96x = 1,598,793.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,793.20/1,415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.12

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