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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.98, 1,815.48 and 843.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.98, 1,815.48 and 843.03 is: 1,163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.98 : 1,815.48 = 843.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.98/1,815.48 = 843.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.98x = 1,815.48 × 843.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.98x = 1,530,504.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,504.10/1,315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.01

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