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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.84, 1,449.60 and 816.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.84, 1,449.60 and 816.56 is: 1,127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.84 : 1,449.60 = 816.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.84/1,449.60 = 816.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.84x = 1,449.60 × 816.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.84x = 1,183,685.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,685.38/1,049.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.49

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