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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.52, 1,124.52 and 736.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.52, 1,124.52 and 736.82 is: 1,016.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.52 : 1,124.52 = 736.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.52/1,124.52 = 736.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.52x = 1,124.52 × 736.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.52x = 828,568.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,568.83/815.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.00

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