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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.50, 1,551.72 and 816.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.50, 1,551.72 and 816.65 is: 1,223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.50 : 1,551.72 = 816.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.50/1,551.72 = 816.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.50x = 1,551.72 × 816.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.50x = 1,267,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,204.38/1,035.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.77

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