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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.96, 1,491.39 and 819.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.96, 1,491.39 and 819.52 is: 1,129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.96 : 1,491.39 = 819.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.96/1,491.39 = 819.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.96x = 1,491.39 × 819.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.96x = 1,222,223.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,223.93/1,081.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.64

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