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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.81, 2,045.53 and 816.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.81, 2,045.53 and 816.76 is: 1,223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.81 : 2,045.53 = 816.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.81/2,045.53 = 816.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.81x = 2,045.53 × 816.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.81x = 1,670,707.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,707.08/1,365.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.24

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