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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.32, 1,830.48 and 812.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.32, 1,830.48 and 812.08 is: 1,218.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.32 : 1,830.48 = 812.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.32/1,830.48 = 812.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.32x = 1,830.48 × 812.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.32x = 1,486,496.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,496.20/1,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.12

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