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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.04, 1,998.31 and 818.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.04, 1,998.31 and 818.57 is: 1,129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.04 : 1,998.31 = 818.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.04/1,998.31 = 818.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.04x = 1,998.31 × 818.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.04x = 1,635,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,756.62/1,448.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.63

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