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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.40, 1,488.18 and 815.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.40, 1,488.18 and 815.96 is: 1,126.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.40 : 1,488.18 = 815.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.40/1,488.18 = 815.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.40x = 1,488.18 × 815.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.40x = 1,214,295.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,295.35/1,078.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.02

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