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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.60, 1,436.74 and 820.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.60, 1,436.74 and 820.46 is: 1,131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.60 : 1,436.74 = 820.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.60/1,436.74 = 820.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.60x = 1,436.74 × 820.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.60x = 1,178,787.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,787.70/1,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.71

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