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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.06, 1,543.76 and 810.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.06, 1,543.76 and 810.52 is: 1,213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.06 : 1,543.76 = 810.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.06/1,543.76 = 810.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.06x = 1,543.76 × 810.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.06x = 1,251,248.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,248.36/1,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.56

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