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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.36, 1,535.34 and 816.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.36, 1,535.34 and 816.96 is: 1,126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.36 : 1,535.34 = 816.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.36/1,535.34 = 816.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.36x = 1,535.34 × 816.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.36x = 1,254,311.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,311.37/1,113.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.60

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