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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.28, 1,565.74 and 820.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.28, 1,565.74 and 820.99 is: 1,131.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.28 : 1,565.74 = 820.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.28/1,565.74 = 820.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.28x = 1,565.74 × 820.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.28x = 1,285,456.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,456.88/1,136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.29

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