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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.78, 1,700.41 and 812.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.78, 1,700.41 and 812.36 is: 1,121.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.78 : 1,700.41 = 812.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.78/1,700.41 = 812.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.78x = 1,700.41 × 812.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.78x = 1,381,345.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,345.07/1,231.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.42

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