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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.60, 1,426.08 and 813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.60, 1,426.08 and 813.20 is: 1,120.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.60 : 1,426.08 = 813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.60/1,426.08 = 813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.60x = 1,426.08 × 813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.60x = 1,159,688.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,688.26/1,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.90

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