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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.70, 1,567.49 and 813.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.70, 1,567.49 and 813.24 is: 1,220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.70 : 1,567.49 = 813.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.70/1,567.49 = 813.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.70x = 1,567.49 × 813.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.70x = 1,274,741.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,741.50/1,044.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.20

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