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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.19, 1,129.12 and 445.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.19, 1,129.12 and 445.18 is: 614.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.19 : 1,129.12 = 445.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.19/1,129.12 = 445.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.19x = 1,129.12 × 445.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.19x = 502,657.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,657.71/818.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.35

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