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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.47, 2,044.48 and 818.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.47, 2,044.48 and 818.35 is: 1,129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.47 : 2,044.48 = 818.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.47/2,044.48 = 818.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.47x = 2,044.48 × 818.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.47x = 1,673,100.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,100.21/1,481.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.35

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