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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.01, 1,699.68 and 812.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.01, 1,699.68 and 812.55 is: 1,120.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.01 : 1,699.68 = 812.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.01/1,699.68 = 812.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.01x = 1,699.68 × 812.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.01x = 1,381,074.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,074.98/1,232.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.99

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