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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.99, 1,834.32 and 812.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.99, 1,834.32 and 812.83 is: 1,217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.99 : 1,834.32 = 812.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.99/1,834.32 = 812.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.99x = 1,834.32 × 812.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.99x = 1,490,990.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,990.33/1,224.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.14

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