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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.90, 1,444.49 and 812.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.90, 1,444.49 and 812.67 is: 1,122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.90 : 1,444.49 = 812.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.90/1,444.49 = 812.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.90x = 1,444.49 × 812.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.90x = 1,173,893.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,893.69/1,045.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.38

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