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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.23, 1,429.69 and 812.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.23, 1,429.69 and 812.77 is: 1,120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.23 : 1,429.69 = 812.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.23/1,429.69 = 812.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.23x = 1,429.69 × 812.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.23x = 1,162,009.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,009.14/1,037.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.30

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