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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.20, 1,483.74 and 812.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.20, 1,483.74 and 812.76 is: 1,121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.20 : 1,483.74 = 812.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.20/1,483.74 = 812.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.20x = 1,483.74 × 812.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.20x = 1,205,924.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,924.52/1,075.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.58

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