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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.35, 1,816.13 and 800.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.35, 1,816.13 and 800.22 is: 1,198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.35 : 1,816.13 = 800.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.35/1,816.13 = 800.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.35x = 1,816.13 × 800.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.35x = 1,453,305.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,305.55/1,212.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.76

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