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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.65, 2,044.85 and 815.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.65, 2,044.85 and 815.69 is: 1,223.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.65 : 2,044.85 = 815.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.65/2,044.85 = 815.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.65x = 2,044.85 × 815.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.65x = 1,667,949.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,949.39/1,363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.15

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