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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.70, 2,163.11 and 818.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.70, 2,163.11 and 818.01 is: 1,226.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.70 : 2,163.11 = 818.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.70/2,163.11 = 818.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.70x = 2,163.11 × 818.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.70x = 1,769,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,441.52/1,442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.48

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