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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.95, 2,045.01 and 818.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.95, 2,045.01 and 818.80 is: 1,129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.95 : 2,045.01 = 818.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.95/2,045.01 = 818.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.95x = 2,045.01 × 818.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.95x = 1,674,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,454.19/1,481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.90

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