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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.58, 1,494.52 and 819.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.58, 1,494.52 and 819.14 is: 1,131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.58 : 1,494.52 = 819.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.58/1,494.52 = 819.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.58x = 1,494.52 × 819.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.58x = 1,224,211.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,211.59/1,081.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.88

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