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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.06, 1,998.21 and 818.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.06, 1,998.21 and 818.56 is: 1,129.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.06 : 1,998.21 = 818.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.06/1,998.21 = 818.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.06x = 1,998.21 × 818.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.06x = 1,635,644.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,644.79/1,448.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.54

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