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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.84, 1,998.12 and 818.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.84, 1,998.12 and 818.32 is: 1,129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.84 : 1,998.12 = 818.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.84/1,998.12 = 818.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.84x = 1,998.12 × 818.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.84x = 1,635,101.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,101.56/1,447.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.34

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