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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.81, 1,453.40 and 816.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.81, 1,453.40 and 816.22 is: 1,126.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.81 : 1,453.40 = 816.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.81/1,453.40 = 816.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.81x = 1,453.40 × 816.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.81x = 1,186,290.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,290.07/1,052.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.79

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