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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.30, 1,561.95 and 817.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.30, 1,561.95 and 817.11 is: 1,128.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.30 : 1,561.95 = 817.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.30/1,561.95 = 817.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.30x = 1,561.95 × 817.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.30x = 1,276,284.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,284.96/1,131.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.16

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