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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.29, 1,998.63 and 818.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.29, 1,998.63 and 818.95 is: 1,130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.29 : 1,998.63 = 818.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.29/1,998.63 = 818.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.29x = 1,998.63 × 818.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.29x = 1,636,778.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,778.04/1,448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.15

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