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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.99, 2,045.07 and 818.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.99, 2,045.07 and 818.82 is: 1,129.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.99 : 2,045.07 = 818.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.99/2,045.07 = 818.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.99x = 2,045.07 × 818.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.99x = 1,674,544.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,544.22/1,481.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.93

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