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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.96, 1,661.28 and 811.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.96, 1,661.28 and 811.52 is: 1,120.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.96 : 1,661.28 = 811.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.96/1,661.28 = 811.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.96x = 1,661.28 × 811.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.96x = 1,348,161.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,161.95/1,202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.70

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