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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.47, 1,225.13 and 706.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.47, 1,225.13 and 706.12 is: 1,060.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.47 : 1,225.13 = 706.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.47/1,225.13 = 706.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.47x = 1,225.13 × 706.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.47x = 865,082.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,082.20/815.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.84

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