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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.16, 2,045.28 and 816.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.16, 2,045.28 and 816.56 is: 1,224.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.16 : 2,045.28 = 816.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.16/2,045.28 = 816.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.16x = 2,045.28 × 816.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.16x = 1,670,093.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,093.84/1,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.27

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