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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.40, 1,817.05 and 773.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.40, 1,817.05 and 773.48 is: 1,159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.40 : 1,817.05 = 773.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.40/1,817.05 = 773.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.40x = 1,817.05 × 773.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.40x = 1,405,455.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,455.89/1,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.23

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