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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.28, 1,447.16 and 811.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.28, 1,447.16 and 811.70 is: 1,120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.28 : 1,447.16 = 811.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.28/1,447.16 = 811.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.28x = 1,447.16 × 811.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.28x = 1,174,654.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,654.57/1,048.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.55

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