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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.62, 1,656.58 and 811.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.62, 1,656.58 and 811.45 is: 1,218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.62 : 1,656.58 = 811.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.62/1,656.58 = 811.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.62x = 1,656.58 × 811.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.62x = 1,344,231.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,231.12/1,103.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.02

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