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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.08, 1,685.52 and 815.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.08, 1,685.52 and 815.07 is: 1,223.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.08 : 1,685.52 = 815.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.08/1,685.52 = 815.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.08x = 1,685.52 × 815.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.08x = 1,373,816.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,816.79/1,123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.26

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