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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.69, 1,483.86 and 812.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.69, 1,483.86 and 812.50 is: 1,118.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.69 : 1,483.86 = 812.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.69/1,483.86 = 812.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.69x = 1,483.86 × 812.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.69x = 1,205,636.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,636.25/1,077.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.72

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