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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.70, 1,677.90 and 812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.70, 1,677.90 and 812.20 is: 1,217.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.70 : 1,677.90 = 812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.70/1,677.90 = 812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.70x = 1,677.90 × 812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.70x = 1,362,790.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,790.38/1,119.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.10

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