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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.80, 1,543.62 and 812.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.80, 1,543.62 and 812.04 is: 1,216.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.80 : 1,543.62 = 812.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.80/1,543.62 = 812.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.80x = 1,543.62 × 812.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.80x = 1,253,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,481.18/1,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.03

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