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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.81, 1,615.38 and 816.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.81, 1,615.38 and 816.33 is: 1,126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.81 : 1,615.38 = 816.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.81/1,615.38 = 816.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.81x = 1,615.38 × 816.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.81x = 1,318,683.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,683.16/1,170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.30

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