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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.28, 1,564.37 and 819.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.28, 1,564.37 and 819.99 is: 1,129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.28 : 1,564.37 = 819.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.28/1,564.37 = 819.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.28x = 1,564.37 × 819.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.28x = 1,282,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,755.83/1,135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.90

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