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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.93, 1,725.79 and 816.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.93, 1,725.79 and 816.36 is: 1,225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.93 : 1,725.79 = 816.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.93/1,725.79 = 816.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.93x = 1,725.79 × 816.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.93x = 1,408,861.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,861.84/1,149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.17

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