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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.48, 2,044.37 and 818.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.48, 2,044.37 and 818.33 is: 1,129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.48 : 2,044.37 = 818.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.48/2,044.37 = 818.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.48x = 2,044.37 × 818.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.48x = 1,672,959.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,959.08/1,481.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.25

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