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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.02, 1,254.52 and 818.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.02, 1,254.52 and 818.13 is: 1,224.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.02 : 1,254.52 = 818.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.02/1,254.52 = 818.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.02x = 1,254.52 × 818.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.02x = 1,026,360.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,360.45/838.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.74

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