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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.92, 1,661.94 and 815.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.92, 1,661.94 and 815.64 is: 1,222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.92 : 1,661.94 = 815.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.92/1,661.94 = 815.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.92x = 1,661.94 × 815.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.92x = 1,355,544.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,544.74/1,108.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.40

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