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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.57, 1,706.64 and 812.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.57, 1,706.64 and 812.95 is: 1,218.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.57 : 1,706.64 = 812.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.57/1,706.64 = 812.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.57x = 1,706.64 × 812.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.57x = 1,387,416.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,416.65/1,138.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.56

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