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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.26, 1,427.49 and 815.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.26, 1,427.49 and 815.13 is: 1,122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.26 : 1,427.49 = 815.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.26/1,427.49 = 815.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.26x = 1,427.49 × 815.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.26x = 1,163,589.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,589.92/1,036.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.87

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