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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.29, 2,044.93 and 815.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.29, 2,044.93 and 815.63 is: 1,223.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.29 : 2,044.93 = 815.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.29/2,044.93 = 815.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.29x = 2,044.93 × 815.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.29x = 1,667,893.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,893.99/1,363.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.43

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