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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.28, 1,659.78 and 811.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.28, 1,659.78 and 811.32 is: 1,120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.28 : 1,659.78 = 811.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.28/1,659.78 = 811.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.28x = 1,659.78 × 811.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.28x = 1,346,612.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,612.71/1,202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.05

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