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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.74, 1,533.94 and 817.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.74, 1,533.94 and 817.49 is: 1,126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.74 : 1,533.94 = 817.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.74/1,533.94 = 817.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.74x = 1,533.94 × 817.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.74x = 1,253,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,982.40/1,112.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.93

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