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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.49, 2,044.50 and 818.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.49, 2,044.50 and 818.39 is: 1,129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.49 : 2,044.50 = 818.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.49/2,044.50 = 818.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.49x = 2,044.50 × 818.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.49x = 1,673,196.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,196.81/1,481.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.40

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