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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.49, 1,569.30 and 816.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.49, 1,569.30 and 816.92 is: 1,226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.49 : 1,569.30 = 816.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.49/1,569.30 = 816.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.49x = 1,569.30 × 816.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.49x = 1,281,992.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,992.56/1,045.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.21

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