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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.52, 1,137.57 and 809.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.52, 1,137.57 and 809.88 is: 1,125.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.52 : 1,137.57 = 809.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.52/1,137.57 = 809.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.52x = 1,137.57 × 809.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.52x = 921,295.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,295.19/818.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.56

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