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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.23, 1,470.60 and 815.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.23, 1,470.60 and 815.77 is: 1,126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.23 : 1,470.60 = 815.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.23/1,470.60 = 815.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.23x = 1,470.60 × 815.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.23x = 1,199,671.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,671.36/1,065.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.21

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