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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.55, 1,814.55 and 1,066.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.55, 1,814.55 and 1,066.88 is: 1,471.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.55 : 1,814.55 = 1,066.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.55/1,814.55 = 1,066.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.55x = 1,814.55 × 1,066.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.55x = 1,935,907.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,907.10/1,315.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.56

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