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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.31, 1,794.47 and 810.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.31, 1,794.47 and 810.75 is: 1,216.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.31 : 1,794.47 = 810.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.31/1,794.47 = 810.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.31x = 1,794.47 × 810.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.31x = 1,454,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,862.50/1,196.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.13

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