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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.47, 2,044.43 and 818.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.47, 2,044.43 and 818.30 is: 1,129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.47 : 2,044.43 = 818.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.47/2,044.43 = 818.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.47x = 2,044.43 × 818.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.47x = 1,672,957.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,957.07/1,481.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.25

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