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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.40, 1,671.79 and 818.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.40, 1,671.79 and 818.74 is: 1,128.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.40 : 1,671.79 = 818.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.40/1,671.79 = 818.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.40x = 1,671.79 × 818.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.40x = 1,368,762.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,762.92/1,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.97

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