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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.64, 1,558.56 and 815.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.64, 1,558.56 and 815.76 is: 1,124.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.64 : 1,558.56 = 815.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.64/1,558.56 = 815.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.64x = 1,558.56 × 815.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.64x = 1,271,410.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,410.91/1,130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.51

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