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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.32, 1,458.24 and 819.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.32, 1,458.24 and 819.72 is: 1,131.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.32 : 1,458.24 = 819.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.32/1,458.24 = 819.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.32x = 1,458.24 × 819.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.32x = 1,195,348.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,348.49/1,056.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.62

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