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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.23, 2,044.21 and 818.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.23, 2,044.21 and 818.09 is: 1,129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.23 : 2,044.21 = 818.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.23/2,044.21 = 818.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.23x = 2,044.21 × 818.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.23x = 1,672,350.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,350.82/1,481.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.03

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