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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.02, 2,461.68 and 818.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.02, 2,461.68 and 818.76 is: 1,228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.02 : 2,461.68 = 818.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.02/2,461.68 = 818.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.02x = 2,461.68 × 818.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.02x = 2,015,525.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,525.12/1,641.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.21

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