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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.65, 1,674.09 and 816.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.65, 1,674.09 and 816.40 is: 1,127.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.65 : 1,674.09 = 816.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.65/1,674.09 = 816.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.65x = 1,674.09 × 816.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.65x = 1,366,725.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,725.95/1,212.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.05

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