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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.92, 1,465.40 and 815.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.92, 1,465.40 and 815.23 is: 1,126.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.92 : 1,465.40 = 815.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.92/1,465.40 = 815.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.92x = 1,465.40 × 815.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.92x = 1,194,636.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,636.88/1,060.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.04

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