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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.92, 2,045.18 and 818.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.92, 2,045.18 and 818.94 is: 1,130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.92 : 2,045.18 = 818.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.92/2,045.18 = 818.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.92x = 2,045.18 × 818.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.92x = 1,674,879.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,879.71/1,481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.21

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