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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.48, 1,672.80 and 797.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.48, 1,672.80 and 797.76 is: 1,100.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.48 : 1,672.80 = 797.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.48/1,672.80 = 797.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.48x = 1,672.80 × 797.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.48x = 1,334,492.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,492.93/1,212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.63

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