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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.69, 1,672.88 and 819.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.69, 1,672.88 and 819.03 is: 1,129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.69 : 1,672.88 = 819.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.69/1,672.88 = 819.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.69x = 1,672.88 × 819.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.69x = 1,370,138.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,138.91/1,212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.83

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