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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.52, 1,590.05 and 811.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.52, 1,590.05 and 811.91 is: 1,215.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.52 : 1,590.05 = 811.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.52/1,590.05 = 811.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.52x = 1,590.05 × 811.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.52x = 1,290,983.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,983.50/1,062.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.02

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