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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.32, 1,261.80 and 818.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.32, 1,261.80 and 818.04 is: 1,126.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.32 : 1,261.80 = 818.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.32/1,261.80 = 818.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.32x = 1,261.80 × 818.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.32x = 1,032,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,202.87/916.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.47

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