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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.43, 1,998.86 and 818.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.43, 1,998.86 and 818.97 is: 1,130.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.43 : 1,998.86 = 818.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.43/1,998.86 = 818.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.43x = 1,998.86 × 818.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.43x = 1,637,006.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,006.03/1,448.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.19

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