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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.55, 1,517.94 and 817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.55, 1,517.94 and 817.20 is: 1,225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.55 : 1,517.94 = 817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.55/1,517.94 = 817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.55x = 1,517.94 × 817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.55x = 1,240,460.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,460.57/1,012.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.09

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