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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.84, 1,659.65 and 816.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.84, 1,659.65 and 816.27 is: 1,221.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.84 : 1,659.65 = 816.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.84/1,659.65 = 816.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.84x = 1,659.65 × 816.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.84x = 1,354,722.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,722.51/1,108.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.75

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