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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.23, 2,046.09 and 815.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.23, 2,046.09 and 815.49 is: 1,224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.23 : 2,046.09 = 815.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.23/2,046.09 = 815.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.23x = 2,046.09 × 815.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.23x = 1,668,565.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,565.93/1,362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.88

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