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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.45, 1,619.66 and 816.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.45, 1,619.66 and 816.50 is: 1,223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.45 : 1,619.66 = 816.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.45/1,619.66 = 816.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.45x = 1,619.66 × 816.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.45x = 1,322,452.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,452.39/1,080.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.98

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