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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.69, 2,044.67 and 818.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.69, 2,044.67 and 818.55 is: 1,129.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.69 : 2,044.67 = 818.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.69/2,044.67 = 818.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.69x = 2,044.67 × 818.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.69x = 1,673,660.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,660.54/1,481.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.56

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