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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.24, 1,445.82 and 811.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.24, 1,445.82 and 811.75 is: 1,118.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.24 : 1,445.82 = 811.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.24/1,445.82 = 811.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.24x = 1,445.82 × 811.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.24x = 1,173,633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,633.10/1,049.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.56

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