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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.89, 1,666.79 and 815.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.89, 1,666.79 and 815.45 is: 1,125.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.89 : 1,666.79 = 815.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.89/1,666.79 = 815.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.89x = 1,666.79 × 815.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.89x = 1,359,171.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,171.49/1,207.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.24

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