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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.83, 1,508.78 and 812.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.83, 1,508.78 and 812.75 is: 1,122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.83 : 1,508.78 = 812.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.83/1,508.78 = 812.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.83x = 1,508.78 × 812.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.83x = 1,226,249.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,249.34/1,092.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.09

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