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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.20, 1,513.36 and 816.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.20, 1,513.36 and 816.56 is: 1,128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.20 : 1,513.36 = 816.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.20/1,513.36 = 816.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.20x = 1,513.36 × 816.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.20x = 1,235,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,749.24/1,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.33

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