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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.06, 1,841.47 and 812.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.06, 1,841.47 and 812.82 is: 1,216.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.06 : 1,841.47 = 812.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.06/1,841.47 = 812.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.06x = 1,841.47 × 812.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.06x = 1,496,779.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,779.58/1,230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.84

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