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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.40, 2,460.36 and 818.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.40, 2,460.36 and 818.04 is: 1,226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.40 : 2,460.36 = 818.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.40/2,460.36 = 818.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.40x = 2,460.36 × 818.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.40x = 2,012,672.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,672.89/1,641.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.19

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