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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.56, 1,997.68 and 818.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.56, 1,997.68 and 818.11 is: 1,129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.56 : 1,997.68 = 818.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.56/1,997.68 = 818.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.56x = 1,997.68 × 818.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.56x = 1,634,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,321.98/1,447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.02

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