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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.39, 2,044.30 and 818.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.39, 2,044.30 and 818.23 is: 1,129.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.39 : 2,044.30 = 818.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.39/2,044.30 = 818.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.39x = 2,044.30 × 818.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.39x = 1,672,697.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,697.37/1,481.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.14

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