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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.16, 1,426.55 and 811.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.16, 1,426.55 and 811.69 is: 1,120.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.16 : 1,426.55 = 811.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.16/1,426.55 = 811.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.16x = 1,426.55 × 811.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.16x = 1,157,908.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,908.74/1,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.75

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