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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.57, 2,044.53 and 818.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.57, 2,044.53 and 818.40 is: 1,129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.57 : 2,044.53 = 818.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.57/2,044.53 = 818.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.57x = 2,044.53 × 818.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.57x = 1,673,243.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,243.35/1,481.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.38

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