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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.12, 2,033.76 and 810.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.12, 2,033.76 and 810.80 is: 1,213.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.12 : 2,033.76 = 810.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.12/2,033.76 = 810.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.12x = 2,033.76 × 810.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.12x = 1,648,972.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,972.61/1,359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.26

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