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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.12, 1,435.08 and 816.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.12, 1,435.08 and 816.69 is: 1,125.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.12 : 1,435.08 = 816.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.12/1,435.08 = 816.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.12x = 1,435.08 × 816.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.12x = 1,172,015.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,015.49/1,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.73

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