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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.26, 1,673.56 and 816.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.26, 1,673.56 and 816.01 is: 1,126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.26 : 1,673.56 = 816.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.26/1,673.56 = 816.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.26x = 1,673.56 × 816.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.26x = 1,365,629.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,629.25/1,212.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.52

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