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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.40, 1,487.52 and 813.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.40, 1,487.52 and 813.96 is: 1,124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.40 : 1,487.52 = 813.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.40/1,487.52 = 813.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.40x = 1,487.52 × 813.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.40x = 1,210,781.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,781.78/1,076.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.84

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