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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.68, 2,044.60 and 818.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.68, 2,044.60 and 818.52 is: 1,129.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.68 : 2,044.60 = 818.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.68/2,044.60 = 818.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.68x = 2,044.60 × 818.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.68x = 1,673,545.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,545.99/1,481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.49

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