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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.73, 1,803.48 and 812.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.73, 1,803.48 and 812.72 is: 1,218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.73 : 1,803.48 = 812.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.73/1,803.48 = 812.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.73x = 1,803.48 × 812.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.73x = 1,465,715.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,715.25/1,202.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.66

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