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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.18, 1,568.84 and 816.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.18, 1,568.84 and 816.60 is: 1,225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.18 : 1,568.84 = 816.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.18/1,568.84 = 816.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.18x = 1,568.84 × 816.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.18x = 1,281,114.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,114.74/1,045.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.74

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