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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.91, 1,396.35 and 816.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.91, 1,396.35 and 816.08 is: 1,125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.91 : 1,396.35 = 816.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.91/1,396.35 = 816.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.91x = 1,396.35 × 816.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.91x = 1,139,526.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,526.33/1,012.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.01

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