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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.34, 1,998.68 and 818.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.34, 1,998.68 and 818.88 is: 1,130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.34 : 1,998.68 = 818.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.34/1,998.68 = 818.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.34x = 1,998.68 × 818.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.34x = 1,636,679.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,679.08/1,448.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.04

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