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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.44, 1,488.75 and 813

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.44, 1,488.75 and 813 is: 1,122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.44 : 1,488.75 = 813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.44/1,488.75 = 813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.44x = 1,488.75 × 813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.44x = 1,210,353.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,353.75/1,078.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.32

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