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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.69, 1,482.48 and 811.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.69, 1,482.48 and 811.50 is: 1,117.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.69 : 1,482.48 = 811.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.69/1,482.48 = 811.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.69x = 1,482.48 × 811.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.69x = 1,203,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,032.52/1,076.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.35

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