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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.86, 1,632.50 and 812.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.86, 1,632.50 and 812.61 is: 1,217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.86 : 1,632.50 = 812.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.86/1,632.50 = 812.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.86x = 1,632.50 × 812.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.86x = 1,326,584.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,584.79/1,089.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.21

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