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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.92, 1,692.16 and 812.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.92, 1,692.16 and 812.16 is: 1,121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.92 : 1,692.16 = 812.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.92/1,692.16 = 812.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.92x = 1,692.16 × 812.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.92x = 1,374,304.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,304.67/1,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.04

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