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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.87, 1,446.49 and 812.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.87, 1,446.49 and 812.07 is: 1,119.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.87 : 1,446.49 = 812.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.87/1,446.49 = 812.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.87x = 1,446.49 × 812.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.87x = 1,174,648.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,648.08/1,048.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.91

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