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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.98, 1,795.05 and 811.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.98, 1,795.05 and 811.50 is: 1,217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.98 : 1,795.05 = 811.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.98/1,795.05 = 811.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.98x = 1,795.05 × 811.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.98x = 1,456,683.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,683.08/1,195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.98

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