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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.47, 1,998.77 and 818.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.47, 1,998.77 and 818.96 is: 1,130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.47 : 1,998.77 = 818.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.47/1,998.77 = 818.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.47x = 1,998.77 × 818.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.47x = 1,636,913.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,913.58/1,448.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.10

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