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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.62, 1,700.19 and 812.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.62, 1,700.19 and 812.22 is: 1,121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.62 : 1,700.19 = 812.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.62/1,700.19 = 812.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.62x = 1,700.19 × 812.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.62x = 1,380,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,928.32/1,231.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.23

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