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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.53, 1,954.26 and 818.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.53, 1,954.26 and 818.59 is: 1,129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.53 : 1,954.26 = 818.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.53/1,954.26 = 818.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.53x = 1,954.26 × 818.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.53x = 1,599,737.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,737.69/1,416.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.34

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