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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.39, 1,527.72 and 812.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.39, 1,527.72 and 812.15 is: 1,120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.39 : 1,527.72 = 812.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.39/1,527.72 = 812.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.39x = 1,527.72 × 812.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.39x = 1,240,730.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,730.16/1,107.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.41

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