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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.45, 1,613.66 and 812.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.45, 1,613.66 and 812.50 is: 1,217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.45 : 1,613.66 = 812.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.45/1,613.66 = 812.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.45x = 1,613.66 × 812.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.45x = 1,311,098.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,098.75/1,076.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.98

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