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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.74, 2,043.48 and 815.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.74, 2,043.48 and 815.18 is: 1,222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.74 : 2,043.48 = 815.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.74/2,043.48 = 815.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.74x = 2,043.48 × 815.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.74x = 1,665,804.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,804.03/1,362.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.39

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