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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.56, 1,560.06 and 816.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.56, 1,560.06 and 816.56 is: 1,125.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.56 : 1,560.06 = 816.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.56/1,560.06 = 816.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.56x = 1,560.06 × 816.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.56x = 1,273,882.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,882.59/1,131.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.78

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