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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.52, 1,127.14 and 737.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.52, 1,127.14 and 737.48 is: 1,018.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.52 : 1,127.14 = 737.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.52/1,127.14 = 737.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.52x = 1,127.14 × 737.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.52x = 831,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,243.21/816.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.03

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