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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.95, 1,130.14 and 445.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.95, 1,130.14 and 445.95 is: 615.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.95 : 1,130.14 = 445.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.95/1,130.14 = 445.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.95x = 1,130.14 × 445.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.95x = 503,985.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,985.93/818.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.41

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