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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.48, 1,226.91 and 737.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.48, 1,226.91 and 737.48 is: 1,105.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.48 : 1,226.91 = 737.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.48/1,226.91 = 737.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.48x = 1,226.91 × 737.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.48x = 904,821.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,821.59/818.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.49

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