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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.04, 1,559.16 and 815.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.04, 1,559.16 and 815.40 is: 1,125.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.04 : 1,559.16 = 815.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.04/1,559.16 = 815.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.04x = 1,559.16 × 815.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.04x = 1,271,339.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,339.06/1,130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.04

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