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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.34, 2,044.24 and 818.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.34, 2,044.24 and 818.23 is: 1,129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.34 : 2,044.24 = 818.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.34/2,044.24 = 818.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.34x = 2,044.24 × 818.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.34x = 1,672,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,654.40/1,481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.15

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