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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.82, 1,481.46 and 810.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.82, 1,481.46 and 810.38 is: 1,119.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.82 : 1,481.46 = 810.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.82/1,481.46 = 810.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.82x = 1,481.46 × 810.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.82x = 1,200,545.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,545.55/1,072.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.06

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