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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.58, 1,958.18 and 829.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.58, 1,958.18 and 829.13 is: 1,144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.58 : 1,958.18 = 829.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.58/1,958.18 = 829.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.58x = 1,958.18 × 829.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.58x = 1,623,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,571.85/1,418.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.50

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