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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.71, 1,674.17 and 816.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.71, 1,674.17 and 816.45 is: 1,127.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.71 : 1,674.17 = 816.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.71/1,674.17 = 816.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.71x = 1,674.17 × 816.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.71x = 1,366,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,876.10/1,212.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.13

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