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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.52, 1,997.60 and 818.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.52, 1,997.60 and 818.15 is: 1,129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.52 : 1,997.60 = 818.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.52/1,997.60 = 818.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.52x = 1,997.60 × 818.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.52x = 1,634,322.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,322.36/1,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.05

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