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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.89, 1,817.13 and 819.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.89, 1,817.13 and 819.55 is: 1,130.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.89 : 1,817.13 = 819.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.89/1,817.13 = 819.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.89x = 1,817.13 × 819.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.89x = 1,489,228.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,228.89/1,316.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.87

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