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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.81, 1,445.12 and 810.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.81, 1,445.12 and 810.23 is: 1,118.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.81 : 1,445.12 = 810.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.81/1,445.12 = 810.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.81x = 1,445.12 × 810.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.81x = 1,170,868.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,868.30/1,046.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.52

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