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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.47, 1,575.73 and 819.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.47, 1,575.73 and 819.30 is: 1,227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.47 : 1,575.73 = 819.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.47/1,575.73 = 819.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.47x = 1,575.73 × 819.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.47x = 1,291,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,002.52/1,051.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.81

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