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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.95, 1,964.96 and 818.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.95, 1,964.96 and 818.31 is: 1,129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.95 : 1,964.96 = 818.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.95/1,964.96 = 818.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.95x = 1,964.96 × 818.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.95x = 1,607,942.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,942.33/1,423.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.21

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