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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.32, 2,040.22 and 811.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.32, 2,040.22 and 811.58 is: 1,219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.32 : 2,040.22 = 811.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.32/2,040.22 = 811.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.32x = 2,040.22 × 811.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.32x = 1,655,801.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,801.75/1,358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.01

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